Château le Pech d'AndréLéon 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 Léon Minervois from the Château le Pech d'André
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Léon Minervois of Château le Pech d'André in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Léon Minervois
Pairings that work perfectly with Léon Minervois
Original food and wine pairings with Léon Minervois
The Léon Minervois of Château le Pech d'André matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of kamounia : tunisian beef stew, cannelloni with parma ham or sauté of veal with corsican style.
Details and technical informations about Château le Pech d'André's Léon Minervois.
Discover the grape variety: Peurion
Simple and barely aromatic whites with a pale golden colour, an airy palate with moderate acidity, and discreet signature aromas of white fruits and light floral notes. Confidential heritage profile. Almost extinct today, preserved in a few INRAE ampelographic collections; among the ancient varieties studied for their heritage and genetic interest. Rare French white variety, formerly grown in the South-West and the Rhône Valley.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Léon Minervois from Château le Pech d'André are 2016
Informations about the Château le Pech d'André
The Château le Pech d'André is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 18 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: Erinosis
Generally benign condition caused by a very small mite. The infested leaves show blisters on the upper surface, sometimes reddish, sometimes green, to which corresponds on the lower surface a dense felting, first pinkish white, then brownish or reddish.
