2024 Domaine Cazes Macabeo Vin Orange

Macabeo Vin Orange is a fascinating orange wine that marries exotic spice and citrus bitterness with a satisfying tannic structure.

Vinified like a red, this 100% Macabeu undergoes 7–15 days of maceration on skins, before eight months in oak barrels, yielding a wine of depth, spice and sun-baked fruit complexity.

Winemaking: Hand-harvested grapes are destemmed, macerated for up to 15 days, then pressed and aged eight months in oak, all without sulphur additions.

Pairing Suggestions: Perfect with vegetarian Thai green curry or spiced pumpkin tarts, and also pairs excellently with miso aubergine or charcuterie with fig jam.

Tasting Note: It reveals aromas of bergamot, tea wood and clove, then a spice-driven palate of bitter orange, kumquat and dried fruit, finishing with a popcorn-like dryness.

Origin: Roussillon, France

Alcohol: 13.0%

Blend: Macabeo