Winery Prieur BarsanneMinervois
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 from the Winery Prieur Barsanne
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Minervois of Winery Prieur Barsanne in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Minervois
Pairings that work perfectly with Minervois
Original food and wine pairings with Minervois
The Minervois of Winery Prieur Barsanne matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of monkfish armorican style, quick salmon and zucchini lasagna or veal chop normandy style.
Details and technical informations about Winery Prieur Barsanne's Minervois.
Discover the grape variety: Romorantin
Dry, vivid and structured whites with a golden robe, taut mouthfeel and sharp acidity, with aromas of citrus (lemon, grapefruit), apple, pear, white flowers, honey and pronounced chalky mineral notes. Good ageing potential, gaining wax and dried fruit notes with age. Near-exclusive star of Cour-Cheverny AOC in the Sologne. Very rare autochthonous Loire variety, introduced to the Loire valley by François I in 1519 according to tradition.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Minervois from Winery Prieur Barsanne are 2017, 2018, 2014, 2012 and 2015.
Informations about the Winery Prieur Barsanne
The Winery Prieur Barsanne is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 18 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: Juice
The juice of wine grapes (intended for wine making) is colourless. It is the anthocyanins contained in the grape skin that colour the juice during maceration.
