Winery RacineMinervois
Red wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Shiraz/Syrah.
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 Racine
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Smooth | Tannic | |
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Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Minervois of Winery Racine 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 of Winery Racine in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon often reveals types of flavors of earthy, plum or raspberry and sometimes also flavors of cheese, earth or microbio.
Food and wine pairings with Minervois
Pairings that work perfectly with Minervois
Original food and wine pairings with Minervois
The Minervois of Winery Racine matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of roast beef in a foie gras and chanterelle crust, spinach cannelloni or pasta with veal stock sauce.
Details and technical informations about Winery Racine's Minervois.
Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre
Mourvèdre noir is a grape variety originating from Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Mourvèdre noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Minervois from Winery Racine are 2017, 2016, 2015, 2013 and 2012.
Informations about the Winery Racine
The Winery Racine is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 16 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: Picpoul
See piquepoul.
