Château PepusqueLes Gravettes 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 Les Gravettes Minervois from the Château Pepusque
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Les Gravettes Minervois of Château Pepusque in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Les Gravettes Minervois
Pairings that work perfectly with Les Gravettes Minervois
Original food and wine pairings with Les Gravettes Minervois
The Les Gravettes Minervois of Château Pepusque matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of fricandeaux german style, spaghetti with homemade pesto or sauté of doe stroganoff.
Details and technical informations about Château Pepusque's Les Gravettes Minervois.
Discover the grape variety: Listan Negro
Light, fruity reds with a clear ruby colour, silky tannins and supple palate, showing signature aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry, strawberry), Mediterranean herbs, gentle spices and smoky volcanic notes. Airy island profile, best drunk young or with short ageing. Star of the Tacoronte-Acentejo DO and Ycoden-Daute-Isora DO appellations, defining the red wines of the Canary Islands. Native black variety of the Spanish Canary Islands (Tenerife, La Palma).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Les Gravettes Minervois from Château Pepusque are 2018, 2016, 2014, 2013 and 2012.
Informations about the Château Pepusque
The Château Pepusque is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 16 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: Herbaceous
Vegetable odour reminiscent of freshly cut grass and considered a defect of the wine.
