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 borscht (russia), leek pie or lamb confit with new potatoes.
Details and technical informations about Winery La Croix de Saint Jean's Lo Mainatge.
Discover the grape variety: Neheleschol
Simple, fresh dry whites with a pale golden hue, a supple palate with moderate acidity and understated aromas of citrus and white flowers. Discreet rustic profile. Preserved in a few ampelographic collections for its heritage value, it belongs to the group of ancient varieties whose commercial spread has almost disappeared and which are studied for their genetic and historical interest. Rare white variety, poorly documented, grown in negligible quantities.
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: Roussette
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