Winery FoncalieuLe Lien 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 Le Lien Minervois from the Winery Foncalieu
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Le Lien Minervois of Winery Foncalieu 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 Le Lien Minervois of Winery Foncalieu in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon often reveals types of flavors of oaky, black currant or earth and sometimes also flavors of oak, red fruit or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Le Lien Minervois
Pairings that work perfectly with Le Lien Minervois
Original food and wine pairings with Le Lien Minervois
The Le Lien Minervois of Winery Foncalieu matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of lamb skewers, spaghetti with shrimp and cream or mouse of lamb with thyme.
Details and technical informations about Winery Foncalieu's Le Lien Minervois.
Discover the grape variety: Schioppettino
Structured, elegant reds with a deep ruby robe, firm tannins and lively acidity. Intense aromas of black cherry, blackberry, black pepper, spices, violet and balsamic notes. Dense palate, fine ageing potential. Nearly extinct, it was saved in the 1970s by the winemakers of Prepotto and is the signature of Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC and Friuli Colli Orientali Schioppettino di Prepotto DOC. Native Friulian variety; its name evokes the crackling (schioppettino) on the palate.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Le Lien Minervois from Winery Foncalieu are 2015, 2013, 2009, 2012 and 2011.
Informations about the Winery Foncalieu
The Winery Foncalieu is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 367 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: Casting
Preparatory phase of the wine-making process consisting in bursting the grapes in order to release the juice.
