Domaine La RouvioleCuvée Classique 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 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.
Food and wine pairings with Cuvée Classique Minervois
Pairings that work perfectly with Cuvée Classique Minervois
Original food and wine pairings with Cuvée Classique Minervois
The Cuvée Classique Minervois of Domaine La Rouviole matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of caramelized beef with onions, maultaschen ( swabian ravioli ) or italian veal roulade.
Details and technical informations about Domaine La Rouviole's Cuvée Classique Minervois.
Discover the grape variety: Arrouya
Light, fruity reds with a clear ruby colour, supple tannins and delicate aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry), gentle spices and floral notes. A rare, airy profile now virtually absent from commercial viticulture. Preserved for its heritage value, this ancient variety survives in a few Pyrenean plots among the historic grapes of the South-West.
Last vintages of this wine
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 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.
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: Performance
Quantity of grapes harvested per hectare. In AOC, the average yield is limited on the proposal of the appellation syndicate, validated by the Inao. The use of high-performance plant material (especially clones) and better control of vine diseases have increased yields. This is not without consequences on the quality of the wines (dilution) and on the state of the market (too much wine). We must not over-simplify: low yields are not synonymous with quality, and it is often in years with generous harvests that we find the greatest vintages (1982 and 1986 in Bordeaux, 1996 in Champagne, 1990 and 2005 in Burgundy...).
