Château de GirardMinervois
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 Minervois from the Château de Girard
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Minervois of Château de Girard in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Minervois
Pairings that work perfectly with Minervois
Original food and wine pairings with Minervois
The Minervois of Château de Girard matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of fast and, pasta bolognese or tête de veau sauce moi.
Details and technical informations about Château de Girard's Minervois.
Discover the grape variety: Aubin
Simple, fresh dry whites with a pale golden hue, a supple palate with moderate acidity and discreet aromas of citrus and white flowers. Discreet Lorraine profile. Sensitive to powdery mildew and close to extinction, preserved by growers of the Côtes-de-Toul AOC and part of the Lorraine wine heritage, contributing to limited identity cuvées. White Lorraine autochthonous variety, a cross of Pinot Noir × Gouais Blanc.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Minervois from Château de Girard are 2015, 2012
Informations about the Château de Girard
The Château de Girard is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 2 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: Maturation
Transformation undergone by the grape when it is enriched with sugar and loses some of its acidity to reach maturity.
