Winery La Prade MariConte des Garrigues 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 Conte des Garrigues Minervois from the Winery La Prade Mari
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Conte des Garrigues Minervois of Winery La Prade Mari 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 Conte des Garrigues Minervois of Winery La Prade Mari in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon often reveals types of flavors of pepper, black currant or earth and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Conte des Garrigues Minervois
Pairings that work perfectly with Conte des Garrigues Minervois
Original food and wine pairings with Conte des Garrigues Minervois
The Conte des Garrigues Minervois of Winery La Prade Mari matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of chinese noodles with beef, pasta with chicken and curry or sauté of veal with mushrooms.
Details and technical informations about Winery La Prade Mari's Conte des Garrigues Minervois.
Discover the grape variety: Tinta da Madeira
Light, fruity reds with a pale colour, light ruby colour, soft tannins and a light palate with preserved acidity, featuring aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry) and gentle island spices. Discreet Madeiran profile. Very rare, preserved for its heritage value; it contributes to artisanal island blends and belongs to the indigenous varieties of Madeira under study. Indigenous Portuguese black variety from the island of Madeira.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Conte des Garrigues Minervois from Winery La Prade Mari are 2015, 2010, 2008, 2013 and 2009.
Informations about the Winery La Prade Mari
The Winery La Prade Mari is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 13 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: Primary (aromas)
Aromas characteristic of each grape variety, essentially fruity and floral.
