Château Massamier la MignardeDomus Maximus Minervois la Livinière
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.
The Domus Maximus Minervois la Livinière of the Château Massamier la Mignarde is in the top 60 of wines of Minervois La Livinière.
Taste structure of the Domus Maximus Minervois la Livinière from the Château Massamier la Mignarde
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Domus Maximus Minervois la Livinière of Château Massamier la Mignarde 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 Domus Maximus Minervois la Livinière of Château Massamier la Mignarde in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon often reveals types of flavors of blueberry, vanilla or coffee and sometimes also flavors of chocolate, non oak or earth.
Food and wine pairings with Domus Maximus Minervois la Livinière
Pairings that work perfectly with Domus Maximus Minervois la Livinière
Original food and wine pairings with Domus Maximus Minervois la Livinière
The Domus Maximus Minervois la Livinière of Château Massamier la Mignarde matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of daube niçoise, pasta à la forestière (chanterelles) or veal paupiettes with white wine.
Details and technical informations about Château Massamier la Mignarde's Domus Maximus Minervois la Livinière.
Discover the grape variety: Etraire de la Dui
Etraire de la Dui is a black grape variety, originating from the department of Isère. It is so similar to the Persian that many people have difficulty differentiating between them. This resemblance has earned it the nickname "gros persan". This grape variety is now in danger of extinction. It is only cultivated on 10ha. The leaves of the Dui are large and have convex teeth. Its bunches and berries are generally large. A vigorous variety, it is quite productive and prefers a short pruning. This plant appreciates deep, clay-limestone soils. With an average budburst, it reaches maturity in the second half of the year. It fears winter frosts and is susceptible to shattering, especially when fully ripe. On the other hand, it defends itself well against powdery mildew and grey rot. This variety produces concentrated, colorful and tannic wines. Some of them are astringent when the grape variety is too ripe.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Domus Maximus Minervois la Livinière from Château Massamier la Mignarde are 2013, 2006, 2004, 2011 and 2010.
Informations about the Château Massamier la Mignarde
The Château Massamier la Mignarde is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 25 wines for sale in the of Minervois La Livinière to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Minervois La Livinière
The wine region of Minervois La Livinière is located in the region of Minervois of Languedoc-Roussillon of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Gérard Bertrand or the Domaine Gérard Bertrand produce mainly wines red, white and natural sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Minervois La Livinière are Mourvèdre, Cabernet franc and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Minervois La Livinière often reveals types of flavors of blackberry, toasty or cedar and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, mushroom or dark chocolate.
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.
The word of the wine: Flintstone
Said of an aroma that evokes the smell of flint just from sparking.
