Domaine de CourbissacMinervois
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 Domaine de Courbissac
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Minervois of Domaine de Courbissac in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Minervois of Domaine de Courbissac in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Minervois
Pairings that work perfectly with Minervois
Original food and wine pairings with Minervois
The Minervois of Domaine de Courbissac matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of scottish haggis, ham and cheese macaroni gratin or normandy style escalope.
Details and technical informations about Domaine de Courbissac's Minervois.
Discover the grape variety: Incrocio Manzoni
Structured, aromatic dry whites with a pale golden colour, a full palate and preserved acidity, showing signature aromas of white-fleshed fruits (pear, peach), white flowers (acacia), citrus and mineral notes typical of Riesling. Good ageing potential. Grown in Veneto and Friuli, it produces distinctive Italian wines and contributes to structured whites of the north-east. Family of Italian varieties obtained by Luigi Manzoni at Conegliano (best known: 6.0.13 Riesling × Pinot Blanc).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Minervois from Domaine de Courbissac are 2010, 2008, 2007, 2012 and 2006.
Informations about the Domaine de Courbissac
The Domaine de Courbissac is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 12 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: Discharge
Action consisting of removing suspended particles (sludge) from the must.
