Domaine La Rouviole - Cuvée Classique Minervois

Domaine La RouvioleCuvée Classique Minervois

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 Cuvée Classique Minervois of Domaine La Rouviole is a red wine from the region of Minervois 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 Cuvée Classique Minervois from the Domaine La Rouviole

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Cuvée Classique Minervois of Domaine La Rouviole in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Details and technical informations about Domaine La Rouviole's Cuvée Classique Minervois.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
13.5°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Couderc

Couderc noir is a grape variety that originated in France. It is a variety resulting from a crossing of the same species (interspecific hybridization). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. The Couderc noir can be found in several vineyards: Provence & Corsica, Rhône Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Armagnac.

Last vintages of this wine

Cuvée Classique Minervois - 2016
In the top 100 of of Minervois wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Cuvée Classique Minervois - 2015
In the top 100 of of Minervois wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Cuvée Classique Minervois - 2014
In the top 100 of of Minervois wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Cuvée Classique Minervois - 2013
In the top 100 of of Minervois wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Cuvée Classique Minervois - 2012
In the top 100 of of Minervois wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Cuvée Classique Minervois - 2011
In the top 100 of of Minervois wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50

The best vintages of Cuvée Classique Minervois from Domaine La Rouviole are 2015, 2013, 2012, 2016 and 2011.

Informations about the Domaine La Rouviole

The winery offers 15 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is in the top 5 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Minervois in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon

The Domaine La Rouviole is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 15 wines for sale in the of Minervois to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Languedoc-Roussillon
In the top 40000 of of France wines
In the top 150 of of Minervois wines
In the top 85000 of red wines
In the top 150000 wines of the world

The wine region of Minervois

Minervois is an appellation for distinctive red wines from the western Languedoc region of France. In general, they are softer than those produced in the Corbières, just to the South. The Minervois appellation also covers rosé and white wines. The predominant Grape varieties used in AOC Minervois wines are Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre.


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: Acescence

An alteration in wine also known as pitting (hence the expression piqué wine), due to the presence of acetic acid and ethyl acetate, and characterized by a vinegar-like odor.

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