August 29, 2017
Ice, ice, boozy: Frosé, popsicles, and more to freeze your brain
Jaqueline Menard de Ginestous
Jeff Carrel
Vin de Pays d’Oc
New Jersey and New York
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, Sauvignon Blanc
About 173 acres situated in clay/limestone and ancient alluvial terroirs to the northwest of Beziers. Planted 57% to red varietals (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cinsault, Pinot Noir), and 43% to white varietals (Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier). Vines average 15 years in age, with the oldest parcel at 35 years old.
“Villa des Anges” is crafted by winemaker Jeff Carrel at the Espitalet des Anges domaine in Capestang. Situated on the ruins of an ancient Roman villa, the domaine is owned by Jaqueline Menard de Ginestous, who married-into and is herself from a prominent Languedocienne wine-growing family.
