Winery Luc PirletMinervois Rouge
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 Minervois Rouge from the Winery Luc Pirlet
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
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Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Minervois Rouge of Winery Luc Pirlet 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 Minervois Rouge of Winery Luc Pirlet in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon often reveals types of flavors of cherry, earthy or blackberry and sometimes also flavors of blueberry, red fruit or strawberries.
Food and wine pairings with Minervois Rouge
Pairings that work perfectly with Minervois Rouge
Original food and wine pairings with Minervois Rouge
The Minervois Rouge of Winery Luc Pirlet matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of pastasciutta (corsica), chinese noodles with shrimp or home-made coq au vin.
Details and technical informations about Winery Luc Pirlet's Minervois Rouge.
Discover the grape variety: Bouillet
Simple, supple and fruity reds with a clear ruby colour, soft tannins and an airy palate with moderate acidity, showing understated aromas of red fruits. Discreet, rustic profile. Almost disappeared from commercial cultivation, preserved in INRAE varietal collections, it bears witness to the pre-phylloxera ampelographic diversity of the South-West and is among the heritage varieties being studied. Rare French black variety, formerly grown in the South-West.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Minervois Rouge from Winery Luc Pirlet are 2017, 2018, 2016, 2015 and 2014.
Informations about the Winery Luc Pirlet
The Winery Luc Pirlet is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 71 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: Breeding
It can last for several years. The bottles are stacked in the cellars and waited for the light and heat. The yeasts gradually give the wine compounds that enrich it. A long maturation is a guarantee of quality.
