Domaine Terres GeorgesQuintessence 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 Quintessence Minervois from the Domaine Terres Georges
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
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Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Quintessence Minervois of Domaine Terres Georges 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 Quintessence Minervois of Domaine Terres Georges in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon often reveals types of flavors of oaky, tobacco or pepper and sometimes also flavors of dark fruit, non oak or earth.
Food and wine pairings with Quintessence Minervois
Pairings that work perfectly with Quintessence Minervois
Original food and wine pairings with Quintessence Minervois
The Quintessence Minervois of Domaine Terres Georges matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of quick beef bourguignon, pasta carbonara almost like the real thing or roast veal with caramelized carrots.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Terres Georges's Quintessence Minervois.
Discover the grape variety: Oberlin
Colourful, simple reds with a sustained ruby robe, supple tannins and an airy palate, with red fruit aromas and discreet hybrid notes. Early-ripening and resistant. Grown mainly in Canada (Quebec, Ontario) and the north-eastern United States for rigorous continental vineyards. Synonym of Oberlin Noir, French black hybrid obtained in 1860 by Christian Oberlin in Colmar, Alsace (gamay × millardet et grasset).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Quintessence Minervois from Domaine Terres Georges are 2016, 2013, 2017, 2015 and 2014.
Informations about the Domaine Terres Georges
The Domaine Terres Georges is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 11 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: Tertiary aromas
Aromas resulting from the aging of the wine in the bottle. The aromas evolve with time, from fresh fruitiness to notes of stewed, candied or dried fruit, to aromas of venison or undergrowth.
