Domaine des Penitents BleusMinervois
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or pasta.
Food and wine pairings with Minervois
Pairings that work perfectly with Minervois
Original food and wine pairings with Minervois
The Minervois of Domaine des Penitents Bleus matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of monkfish (anglerfish) à la sétoise, pasta "carbonara" à la française or duck breast with orange sauce.
Details and technical informations about Domaine des Penitents Bleus's Minervois.
Discover the grape variety: Minella Bianca
Lively and aromatic dry whites with a pale golden colour, supple palate and preserved acidity, with signature aromas of citrus (lemon), white flowers (acacia), white stone fruit (pear) and saline marine notes. A confidential island profile. Preserved for its heritage value, it produces artisanal local cuvées studied for their genetic interest. An indigenous Italian white variety from Sicily, grown in confidential quantities among rare Sicilian autochthonous varieties.
Informations about the Domaine des Penitents Bleus
The Domaine des Penitents Bleus is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 4 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: Petite arvine
An ancient white grape variety from the Valais (Switzerland), which produces renowned wines suitable for ageing. Viney and sustained by a strong vivacity, these wines express a fine salty touch, the signature of this variety. Petite arvine wines can be dry, tender or made from withered grapes from late harvesting. Syn.: arvine.
