Wines made from Mourvèdre grapes of Minervois

Discover the best wines made with Mourvèdre as a single variety or as a blend of Minervois.

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More informations about the variety Mourvèdre

Mourvèdre noir is a grape variety originating from Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Mourvèdre noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

More informations about the region of Languedoc-Roussillon

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.

What are the typical flavors of the Mourvèdre grape variety?

Black fruitPresent in 54% of Mourvèdre
OakPresent in 53% of Mourvèdre
Red fruitPresent in 50% of Mourvèdre
SpicesPresent in 44% of Mourvèdre
EarthPresent in 43% of Mourvèdre
Non oakPresent in 36% of Mourvèdre
CherryPresent in 30% of Mourvèdre
OakyPresent in 24% of Mourvèdre
MicrobioPresent in 23% of Mourvèdre
EarthyPresent in 22% of Mourvèdre

Black fruitsPresent in 20% of Mourvèdre
BlackberryPresent in 19% of Mourvèdre
PepperPresent in 18% of Mourvèdre
LeatherPresent in 17% of Mourvèdre
PlumPresent in 17% of Mourvèdre
RaspberryPresent in 15% of Mourvèdre
Dark fruitPresent in 14% of Mourvèdre
Red fruitPresent in 13% of Mourvèdre
Black currantPresent in 13% of Mourvèdre
VanillaPresent in 13% of Mourvèdre

News about the grape variety Mourvèdre

Andrew Jefford: ‘Rosé, for the time being, is a pretty babble’

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Walls: Counoise spreads its wings

It’s easy to forget that the southern Rhône’s four most prevalent red varieties aren’t indigenous. Grenache, Carignan and Mourvèdre all appear to originate from Spain; Syrah made its way down the river from the northern Rhône. Of the long tail of other grapes, most have their roots closer to home. Plantings have dwindled in recent years, but today local varieties are experiencing renewed interest. One that’s finding a lot of fans – both in the Rhône and further afield – is Counoise. Scroll down ...

Cape Winemakers Guild 2022 auction: all the lots to bid on

The 38th annual Cape Winemakers Guild Auction is back on home soil in South Africa this year. Auction house Strauss & Co will host the sale, sponsored by Nedbank, live and online from 5pm to 8pm on Friday 30 September and 9am to 3pm on Saturday 1 October. Bidders can attend the auction in person at the Lord Charles Hotel in Somerset West, bid by telephone, or online. They can also leave a commission bid in advance of the sale. Bonhams auction house held the auction in London in 2020 and 2021 ...