A wine that perfectly captures the exploratory spirit of Recerca. Version 2023 begins with a backbone of Mourvèdre before being blended with small proportions of every other wine produced at the domaine, including both white and skin-contact cuvées. The result is a remarkably vibrant and unconventional red that defies easy categorisation. Aromas of wild strawberry, redcurrant, blood orange, rosehip, and Mediterranean herbs leap from the glass, while subtle floral and citrus notes add further complexity. Light-bodied and energetic, the palate combines crunchy red fruit, refreshing acidity, and fine tannins with a distinctive mineral edge. Juicy, playful, and endlessly drinkable, Version is a true vin de soif with layers of intrigue beneath its effortless charm.

Winemakers | Jess Albero & Laurent Pujol

Region | Côte Catalane, Roussillon, France

Varieties | 50% Mourvèdre, 50% blend of the domaine's other wines

Style | Red

Viticulture | Organic farming

Soil | Clay-limestone, marl, and schist

Altitude | 150 m

Vinification

Version 2023 is built around Mourvèdre, which is blended with a selection of the estate's other cuvées, including white and skin-contact wines, creating a uniquely expressive and ever-evolving assemblage. The grapes are harvested by hand, fermented as whole bunches, and gently foot-stomped before undergoing five to six days of maceration.

Fermentation occurs with indigenous yeasts and no intervention, preserving the freshness and character of each component. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for approximately eighteen months in stainless steel and fibreglass tanks, allowing the fruit and mineral character to remain at the forefront. No sulphur is added at any stage, resulting in a pure, energetic, and highly drinkable expression of the Recerca philosophy.