Château de VentenacCartagène
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The Cartagène of the Château de Ventenac is in the top 0 of wines of Minervois.
Details and technical informations about Château de Ventenac's Cartagène.
Discover the grape variety: St Croix
Deep-coloured, fruity reds with a sustained ruby colour, smooth tannins and a supple, fresh palate; signature aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry), black fruits (blackberry) and northern herbal notes. Rustic, accessible style, drink young. Grown in the northern United States (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Vermont) and Canada (Quebec, Ontario) for harsh continental climates. American black hybrid obtained in 1981 by Elmer Swenson.
Informations about the Château de Ventenac
The Château de Ventenac is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 15 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: Dosage
The addition of sugar in the form of expedition liquor to a sparkling wine after disgorgement.
