Domaine Modat - Côtes du Roussillon Petit ModAt'mour rouge 2023

Philippe Modat made up for the thankless nature of his job as a court clerk at the Commercial Court by breathing new life into his wild gneiss-based vineyards in Caramany, with the help of his tireless estate manager, Laurent Abet. Today, his sons Quentin and Louis have taken over, with many projects in mind. Impeccable viticulture, respectful winemaking, and the development of a diverse portfolio—everything is falling into place to help the estate grow and evolve. Promising wines, a cellar brimming with ideas, and a welcome breath of fresh air sweeping through an appellation that sorely needs it.

Of Catalan origin, Philippe Modat, a magistrate, is a knowledgeable wine enthusiast—just like his father, who also became a winemaker. This passion led to the establishment in 2006 of a vineyard in the Agly Valley: 27 hectares of vines on a plateau at an altitude of 300 meters, in the process of converting to organic farming since 2011 (8 hectares cultivated biodynamically), and an ecologically designed winery equipped with solar panels, which opened in 2008.

Carignan and Syrah are vinified as whole clusters. Thanks to this blend and the gentle extraction technique, the wine exhibits a lovely body and juicy fruit notes of fresh fig and blueberry. This red wine offers graceful proportions, supple tannins, and a well-balanced profile. (Magazine, July–August 2025)

Aromas of cherry sorbet and lavender talcum powder. Bright, juicy, crimson fruit. Plump plums and pomegranate. Tannins dance through the fruit. So juicy it’s thirst-quenching. The kind of red you can even drink on a hot day, perhaps slightly chilled. Lots of va-va-voom.

A flavorful, well-structured red wine with aromas of black cherry, red currant, warm herbs, and a hint of black pepper. It is medium-bodied with fine tannins. Refined, yet it displays vibrancy and intensity on the palate. The finish is juicy and concentrated, with good length. Made from organically grown grapes. Ready to drink or suitable for aging.