Winery François Lurton - Saint-Chinian Domaine Du Ministre

Winery François LurtonSaint-Chinian Domaine Du Ministre

3.7
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Saint-Chinian Domaine Du Ministre of Winery François Lurton is a red wine from the region of Saint-Chinian of Languedoc-Roussillon.
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 Saint-Chinian Domaine Du Ministre from the Winery François Lurton

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Saint-Chinian Domaine Du Ministre of Winery François Lurton in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

Wine with oak taste

chocolate, vanilla

Wine with floral taste

violet

On the nose the Saint-Chinian Domaine Du Ministre of Winery François Lurton in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon often reveals types of flavors of cherry, violet or earth and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery François Lurton's Saint-Chinian Domaine Du Ministre.

Winemaker
François Lurton
Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
13.35°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre

Mourvèdre noir is a grape variety originating from Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Mourvèdre noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Last vintages of this wine

Saint-Chinian Domaine Du Ministre - 2016
In the top 100 of of Saint-Chinian wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Saint-Chinian Domaine Du Ministre - 2015
In the top 100 of of Saint-Chinian wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Saint-Chinian Domaine Du Ministre - 2013
In the top 100 of of Saint-Chinian wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Saint-Chinian Domaine Du Ministre - 2012
In the top 100 of of Saint-Chinian wines
Average rating: 411110
Saint-Chinian Domaine Du Ministre - 2010
In the top 100 of of Saint-Chinian wines
Average rating: 3.311100
Saint-Chinian Domaine Du Ministre - 2008
In the top 100 of of Saint-Chinian wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50

The best vintages of Saint-Chinian Domaine Du Ministre from Winery François Lurton are 2012, 2015, 2008, 2016 and 2013.

Informations about the Winery François Lurton

The winery offers 91 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
This winery is part of the Francois Lurton.
It is in the top 10 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Saint-Chinian in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon
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The Winery François Lurton is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 98 wines for sale in the of Saint-Chinian to come and discover on site or to buy online.

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The wine region of Saint-Chinian

Saint-Chinian is an appellation in the Languedoc-roussillon">Languedoc-Roussillon wine region of southern France. It is located between Minervois and Faugeres, which produce similar styles of robust red wine from similar grapes and in a similar landscape. It is also adjacent to the Muscat de Saint-Jean-de-Minervois appellation, which produces Sweet white wines. Therefore, the diversity of the Languedoc region is well demonstrated in this small area.


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.

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The word of the wine: Peduncle

The stem of a flower or fruit.

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