Winery Saint AuriolMinervois
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 Winery Saint Auriol
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Minervois of Winery Saint Auriol 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 Winery Saint Auriol matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of beef mironton, risotto of coquillettes with chorizo or duck breast with black figs.
Details and technical informations about Winery Saint Auriol's Minervois.
Discover the grape variety: Roditis
Fresh, aromatic whites and rosés with a pale pink or golden colour, a supple palate and preserved acidity showing citrus (lemon, grapefruit), green apple, white flowers and Hellenic mineral notes. A refreshing Mediterranean profile. The backbone of traditional Retsina and modern Greek dry whites, defining viticulture in the Peloponnese and Attica.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Minervois from Winery Saint Auriol are 2016
Informations about the Winery Saint Auriol
The Winery Saint Auriol is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 36 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: Carbonic maceration
Fermentation of whole grapes in a carbon dioxide-saturated atmosphere. This type of fermentation produces very aromatic and flattering wines.
