Winery Jean Philippe CharpentierLes 3 Cailloux 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 Les 3 Cailloux Minervois from the Winery Jean Philippe Charpentier
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Les 3 Cailloux Minervois of Winery Jean Philippe Charpentier in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Les 3 Cailloux Minervois
Pairings that work perfectly with Les 3 Cailloux Minervois
Original food and wine pairings with Les 3 Cailloux Minervois
The Les 3 Cailloux Minervois of Winery Jean Philippe Charpentier matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of beef tongue with pickle sauce, cannelloni with brocciu from jeanne or slow-cooked veal roast.
Details and technical informations about Winery Jean Philippe Charpentier's Les 3 Cailloux Minervois.
Discover the grape variety: Susumaniello
Structured, deeply coloured reds with a very dark ruby robe, firm tannins and a dense palate, with signature aromas of black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant), black cherry, spices, garrigue and balsamic notes. Also vinified as a charming rosé. Marked quality revival in Salento and the province of Brindisi (Puglia) among modern winemakers. Italian autochthonous variety from Puglia, nearly extinct then recently rediscovered.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Les 3 Cailloux Minervois from Winery Jean Philippe Charpentier are 2017, 2014, 2012, 2015 and 2013.
Informations about the Winery Jean Philippe Charpentier
The Winery Jean Philippe Charpentier is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 9 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: Cuvée (champagne)
Juice harvested during the first pressing. The term "cuvée" is also used to describe the final blend of wines of a given quality. Tête de cuvée : the first juice to come out during the first pressing.
