Winery La Croix de Saint JeanLo Mainatge
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 Lo Mainatge from the Winery La Croix de Saint Jean
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Lo Mainatge of Winery La Croix de Saint Jean 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 Lo Mainatge of Winery La Croix de Saint Jean in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon often reveals types of flavors of cherry, smoke or blackberry and sometimes also flavors of black fruits, non oak or earth.
Food and wine pairings with Lo Mainatge
Pairings that work perfectly with Lo Mainatge
Original food and wine pairings with Lo Mainatge
The Lo Mainatge of Winery La Croix de Saint Jean matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of improved horse steak, express beef cannelloni or veal tagine with prunes.
Details and technical informations about Winery La Croix de Saint Jean's Lo Mainatge.
Discover the grape variety: Ner d'Ala
Light, fruity reds with a clear ruby colour, soft tannins and an airy palate with fresh acidity, showing aromas of cherry, red fruits (redcurrant) and alpine herb notes. Discreet heritage profile at altitude. Preserved on a few confidential parcels, it reflects the ampelographic richness of northern Piedmont. Rare native black variety from Canavese and the Ala valley.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Lo Mainatge from Winery La Croix de Saint Jean are 2006, 2016, 2014, 2015 and 2013.
Informations about the Winery La Croix de Saint Jean
The Winery La Croix de Saint Jean is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 10 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: Groslot
See grolleau.
