Minervois
Intense, gleaming purple red. The nose is powerful and opulent, packed with red fruit, fresh grape and the fragrance of the garrigue. Beautifully mouth-filling, with tannins which can almost be qualified as ‘sweet’ that are so characteristic of this terroir. Notes of cherry, some redcurrant and the freshness of aniseed and menthol complete the palette of this Minervois that possesses all the elegance of the appellation, but whose powerful personality makes a big impression.
Technical sheet
Appellation
Minervois
Vintage
2016
Varieties
50 % Syrah, 30 % Grenache Noir, 20 % Carignan
Production
40 HL / Ha
Alcohol
14% alc./vol
Terroir
Clay-limestone
Vinification
Manual harvest with strict selection. Traditional vinification with light pumping over in the early stage of the fermentation, followed by a month in tank. Fermentation temperatures are kept at around 28°C
Ageing
Aged for one year in tank on fine lees.
Recognition and awards
- Gilbert et Gaillard 2019 90/100
- Jancis Robinson 2019 16/20
- Gilbert & Gaillard 90/100 Read article
Geographical location
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