Description

Tasting Note

Grape

A widely planted red variety that produces supple, juicy, full bodied wines with high alcohol, low acidity and soft tannins. Grenache has pronounced strawberry, raspberry and spicy white pepper character. Grenache is blended with a variety of grapes including Syrah, Mourvedre, Carignan, Tempranillo – usually with the aim to add in a bit more acidity.

Producer

Region

Minervois is an appellation for predominantly reds, but also white and rosé in the western Languedoc. In general the reds are more supple than those produced in Corbières just to the south. The predominant red grape are Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Along with the rarer Lledoner Pelut they must make up at least 60 percent of the blend. Carignan and Cinsault are among the supporting cast, which can contribute up to 40% of the blend. The appellation’s white wines vary considerably in quality and style. They are made from varieties including Vermentino, Roussanne, Marsanne, Bourboulenc and Grenache Blanc. Minervois Blanc is improving and becoming increasingly aromatic and refined.

Food Pairing

Grenache Blends vary from blend to blend, but tend to be fairly full bodied and spicy. These robust wines can work with red meat, game or hard cheeses.