Château PortalCuvée Haute Expression 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 Haute Expression Minervois from the Château Portal
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Smooth | Tannic | |
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Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cuvée Haute Expression Minervois of Château Portal 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 Cuvée Haute Expression Minervois of Château Portal in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon often reveals types of flavors of oaky, black fruits or cheese and sometimes also flavors of non oak, earth or microbio.
Food and wine pairings with Cuvée Haute Expression Minervois
Pairings that work perfectly with Cuvée Haute Expression Minervois
Original food and wine pairings with Cuvée Haute Expression Minervois
The Cuvée Haute Expression Minervois of Château Portal matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of sauté of lamb with curry, pasta with lemon and comté cheese or veal simmered with vegetables.
Details and technical informations about Château Portal's Cuvée Haute Expression Minervois.
Discover the grape variety: Verdelet
Simple, lively whites with a pale golden robe, an airy palate with preserved acidity, and understated aromas of citrus and white flowers. Disease-resistant. Grown mainly in Canada (Quebec, Ontario) and the northeastern USA for vineyards with harsh continental climates. A French white hybrid obtained by Albert Seibel (Seibel 9110).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Cuvée Haute Expression Minervois from Château Portal are 2016, 2015, 2012, 2013 and 2014.
Informations about the Château Portal
The Château Portal is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 10 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: Botrytis
Fungus that causes grape rot.
