Château de RieuxRiussanelle 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 Riussanelle Minervois from the Château de Rieux
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Riussanelle Minervois of Château de Rieux in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Riussanelle Minervois
Pairings that work perfectly with Riussanelle Minervois
Original food and wine pairings with Riussanelle Minervois
The Riussanelle Minervois of Château de Rieux matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of sweet and sour turkish dumpling soup (eksili köfte), risotto of coquillettes with chorizo or bites of cheese.
Details and technical informations about Château de Rieux's Riussanelle Minervois.
Discover the grape variety: Merseguera
Fresh and simple dry whites with a pale golden robe, a supple palate and preserved acidity, with signature aromas of citrus (lemon), white flowers, white-fleshed fruits (apple) and saline Mediterranean notes. A thirst-quenching Levantine profile to drink young. A traditional component of Levantine Spanish DOC whites (Valencia, Alicante) and the Castellón appellation, expressing regional identity. Native Spanish white grape of the Levant, productive and heat-resistant.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Riussanelle Minervois from Château de Rieux are 2016, 2015, 2017, 2011 and 2014.
Informations about the Château de Rieux
The Château de Rieux is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 5 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: SGN
Selection of noble grains. Appellation reserved for a type of sweet wine produced in Alsace.
