Minervois
A magnificent vintage with stunning Syrah. A glimmering ruby red wine with aromas of red fruit in variations around cherry, but also spices and herbs of the garrigue that surrounds the vines. The palate is smooth, perfectly balanced and very moreish, with again notes of red fruit but here with a touch of acidity reminiscent of redcurrant, spices such as cinnamon, and a hint of peppermint on the finish. A delightful Minervois with all the elegance of the appellation, but also a very definite character that will leave no-one indifferent.
Technical sheet
Appellation
Minervois
Vintage
2015
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
- Sam Kim 2019 92/100
- Jancis Robinson 08/03/2018 16.5 / 20 Lovely purple fruit which starts out very quietly on nose and palate, then grows ... Read article