Domaine Ciry CattaneoLes Hirondelles 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.
The Les Hirondelles Minervois of the Domaine Ciry Cattaneo is in the top 80 of wines of Minervois.
Taste structure of the Les Hirondelles Minervois from the Domaine Ciry Cattaneo
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Les Hirondelles Minervois of Domaine Ciry Cattaneo in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Les Hirondelles Minervois
Pairings that work perfectly with Les Hirondelles Minervois
Original food and wine pairings with Les Hirondelles Minervois
The Les Hirondelles Minervois of Domaine Ciry Cattaneo matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of romazava (madagascar), roast beef in a foie gras and chanterelle crust or veal rouelle normande.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Ciry Cattaneo's Les Hirondelles Minervois.
Discover the grape variety: Souvignier gris
Aromatic, structured whites and rosés with a sometimes salmon-tinged robe, ample palate and fresh acidity, showing aromas of exotic fruits (mango, passion fruit), citrus, peach, white flowers and muscat-like notes. Disease-resistant interspecific variety (mildew, powdery mildew and botrytis), driving organic vineyards in northern Europe: Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands, Belgium and UK. German hybrid created in 1983 in Freiburg (cabernet sauvignon × bronner).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Les Hirondelles Minervois from Domaine Ciry Cattaneo are 2016, 2015
Informations about the Domaine Ciry Cattaneo
The Domaine Ciry Cattaneo is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 7 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: Physiological maturity
The stage of ripeness of the grape berry when it has reached an optimal weight and when the sugar and acidity levels have stabilized.
