Château d'OupiaNobilis 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 Nobilis Minervois from the Château d'Oupia
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Nobilis Minervois of Château d'Oupia 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 Nobilis Minervois of Château d'Oupia in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon often reveals types of flavors of leather, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices.
Food and wine pairings with Nobilis Minervois
Pairings that work perfectly with Nobilis Minervois
Original food and wine pairings with Nobilis Minervois
The Nobilis Minervois of Château d'Oupia matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of baked marrow bones, saffron pasta with prawns or tripe in the style of caen.
Details and technical informations about Château d'Oupia's Nobilis Minervois.
Discover the grape variety: Humagne blanche
Structured, original whites with a golden robe, ample palate and fresh alpine acidity, showing aromas of yellow fruits (pear, quince), candied citrus, linden, honey, white flowers and mineral notes with a slightly bitter finish. Reputed tonic, once given to new mothers. Discreet star of the Valais hillsides (Sierre, Sion, Conthey). Autochthonous Valais variety, one of Switzerland's oldest (recorded since the 14th century), with no link to humagne rouge.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Nobilis Minervois from Château d'Oupia are 2011, 2012, 2008, 2010 and 2009.
Informations about the Château d'Oupia
The Château d'Oupia is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 18 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: Dried
Said of a worn out red wine lacking flesh and volume.
