Minervois is an appellation for distinctive red wines from the western Languedoc region of France. In general, they are softer than those produced in the Corbières, just to the South. The Minervois appellation also covers rosé and white wines. The predominant Grape varieties used in AOC Minervois wines are Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre.
Together with the rarer Lledoner Pelut (or Lladoner Pelut), they must make up at least 60% of the blend. Carignan and Cinsaut are Part of the supporting wines that can represent 40% of the blend. The white wines of the appellation vary considerably in quality and style. They are made from the grape varieties Vermentino, Roussanne, Marsanne, Bourboulenc and Grenache Blanc.
red wines from the region of Minervois go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of fondue with broth, pasta with porcini mushrooms or stuffed cutlets.
On the nose in the region of Minervois often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, black fruit or cherry and sometimes also flavors of oaky, earthy or blackberry. In the mouth in the region of Minervois is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
