Winery Abbotts & DelaunayRéserve Minervois
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or pasta.
Taste structure of the Réserve Minervois from the Winery Abbotts & Delaunay
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Réserve Minervois of Winery Abbotts & Delaunay in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Réserve Minervois of Winery Abbotts & Delaunay in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon often reveals types of flavors of earthy, chocolate or earth and sometimes also flavors of oak, red fruit or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Réserve Minervois
Pairings that work perfectly with Réserve Minervois
Original food and wine pairings with Réserve Minervois
The Réserve Minervois of Winery Abbotts & Delaunay matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of beef in white wine, cannelloni with salmon and spinach or paupiettes in a casserole with cream.
Details and technical informations about Winery Abbotts & Delaunay's Réserve Minervois.
Discover the grape variety: Doux d'Henry
Light, fruity reds with a clear ruby hue, soft tannins and an airy palate, featuring aromas of strawberry, raspberry, cherry and floral notes. Also vinified as a delicate off-dry. One of the last survivors of the historic Pinerolese DOC vineyard, west of Turin, yielding artisanal, character-driven cuvées. Native Piedmontese black variety, preserved for its heritage value.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Réserve Minervois from Winery Abbotts & Delaunay are 2007, 2012, 2015, 2011 and 2014.
Informations about the Winery Abbotts & Delaunay
The Winery Abbotts & Delaunay is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 63 wines for sale in the of Minervois to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Minervois
Mediterranean Languedoc reds (84% of output) north of the Canal du Midi. Signature Syrah with notes of blackberry, violet, black pepper and garrigue, blended with dense Mourvèdre, sunny Grenache (candied red fruits, spices) and old-vine Carignan (black fruits, dry herbs, firm tannins). Fleshy palate, freshness at altitude. Minervois-La Livinière cru at the top (1999), dense and age-worthy.
The wine region of Languedoc-Roussillon
Largest single French vineyard, dominated by sunny, generous reds. Spicy Syrah, candied Grenache (ripe fruit, garrigue), structured Carignan, deep Mourvèdre, supple Cinsault. Stars: structured Corbières, Minervois, Faugères, Saint-Chinian; round Côtes-du-Roussillon. Legendary vins doux naturels: Banyuls and Maury (fortified Grenache) with notes of cocoa, fig, prune.
The word of the wine: Flavours
There are generally four so-called fundamental flavours: acidity, bitterness, sweetness and saltiness. The first three are considered to be the building blocks of the structure of wines. They are perceived by the taste buds that cover the surface of the tongue.
