Château SalauzeMinervois
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 Château Salauze
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Minervois of Château Salauze 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 Château Salauze in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Minervois
Pairings that work perfectly with Minervois
Original food and wine pairings with Minervois
The Minervois of Château Salauze matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of picadillo, express seafood spaghetti or veal tagine with carrots.
Details and technical informations about Château Salauze's Minervois.
Discover the grape variety: Hibou blanc
Simple, fresh dry whites with a pale golden colour, a supple palate with moderate acidity, and understated aromas of citrus and white flowers. Rustic and discreet profile. Nearly extinct, preserved in INRAE varietal collections; testifies to the pre-phylloxera ampelographic diversity of the South-West and studied for its genetic interest. Rare French white variety, formerly grown in the South-West.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Minervois from Château Salauze are 2016, 2018, 2017, 2014 and 2013.
Informations about the Château Salauze
The Château Salauze is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 3 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: Pineau de la Loire
See chenin blanc.
