Minervois Le régal 2020

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Minervois Le régal
2020

  • Organic
Country
France
Regulated designation
Appellation origine controlée (AOC)
Region
Languedoc-Roussillon
Appellation
Minervois
Varietal(s)
Syrah 10 %
Grenache 40 %
Carignan 40 %
Cinsault 10 %
Alcohol percentage
14%
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
Aging vessel type
Concrete vats
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Product notes

The Régal is a blend of Carignan, Grenache and Syrah from several different parcels : on soils of red clay, sandstone, rolled pebbles and limestone. Age of vines: 25 to 50 years old. Yield: 35 hl \ ha. The grapes are crushed and destemmed, fermentation taking place with indigenous yeasts. 2 weeks of vatting with temperature control to avoid over extraction and light pumping over. Aging for 12 months in concrete vats.

Tasting notes

This wine, all in freshness on the fruit, presents itself in a suave and digestible balance. Beautiful depth, the mouth is dense and nervous, its juicy flesh delivers on the fruity side punctuated by notes of liquorice for a gourmet finish.