Domaine de La SantolineLa Fadade 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 La Fadade Minervois from the Domaine de La Santoline
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the La Fadade Minervois of Domaine de La Santoline in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with La Fadade Minervois
Pairings that work perfectly with La Fadade Minervois
Original food and wine pairings with La Fadade Minervois
The La Fadade Minervois of Domaine de La Santoline matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of beef bourguignon with tomato, eggplant lasagna or pljeskavica (balkan hamburger).
Details and technical informations about Domaine de La Santoline's La Fadade Minervois.
Discover the grape variety: Melon blanc et rouge
Very old Burgundian grape variety. According to published genetic analyses, it is the result of a natural cross between Pinot and Gouais, which are the same parents of Gamay. Melon can be found in Germany, Croatia, Bulgaria, ... in France it is nowadays mostly multiplied in the Loire Valley, registered in the Official Catalogue of wine grape varieties, list A1.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of La Fadade Minervois from Domaine de La Santoline are 2016, 2017
Informations about the Domaine de La Santoline
The Domaine de La Santoline 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
Minervois is an appellation for distinctive red wines from the western Languedoc region of France. In general, they are softer than those produced in the Corbières, just to the South. The Minervois appellation also covers rosé and white wines. The predominant Grape varieties used in AOC Minervois wines are Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre.
The wine region of Languedoc-Roussillon
Languedoc (formerly Coteaux du Languedoc) is a key appellation used in the Languedoc-Roussillon wine region of southern France. It covers Dry table wines of all three colors (red, white and rosé) from the entire region, but leaves Sweet and Sparkling wines to other more specialized appellations. About 75% of all Languedoc wines are red, with the remaining 25% split roughly down the middle between whites and rosés. The appellation covers most of the Languedoc region and almost a third of all the vineyards in France.
The word of the wine: Primeur (purchase in)
Purchase made shortly after the harvest and before the wine is ready for consumption.
