Chevalier de la gardieAOP Minervois Blanc
- Grape variety
- 100% Marsanne
- Appellation
- AOP
- Region
- Minervois, Languedoc
- Oak maturation
- 15% was matured in French barrels
- Cellaring potential
- 3 years
- Alcohol
- 13%
- Acidity
- 4.2 g/L
- Ph
- 3.35
- Residual Sugar
- 1 g/L
Vineyard notes
We have selected vineyards in the classic area of the Minervois where the Marsanne performs at its best. The wines are produced in association with Les Celliers Jean d’Alibert and their members in Caunes-Minervois, Pépieux and La Livinière.
Winemaking notes
The grapes were cold macerated then pressed, cold settled before fermentation. 15% were fermented in Frenchoak barrels & remained on lees in barrel, with some stirring for 6 months.
Tasting notes
This is an unusually perfumed example of white wine from this region, with a creamy texture,
appley, limey fruitand a lovely hint of floral perfume. The oak is subtly in the background.
Food style
Freshly enjoyable by itself, this is perfect seafood wine but has enough character to match light red meat dishes.
Chevalier de la gardieAOP Minervois Rouge
- Grape variety
- 45% Grenache, 35% Syrah & 20% Carignan
- Appellation
- AOP Minervois
- Region
- Languedoc Roussillon
- Oak maturation
- 20% barrel aged
- Cellaring potential
- 3 years
- Alcohol
- 14%
- Acidity
- 3.85 g/L
- Ph
- 3.7
- Residual Sugar
- < 2 g/L
Vineyard notes
The grapes, selected from low yielding vines come from clay and gravel soils of the Minervois, in association with Les Celliers Jean d’Alibert and their members in Caunes-Minervois, Pépieux and La Livinière.
Winemaking notes
The grapes are picked at full tannin maturity. Cold macerated for 3 days, the grapes are then cool fermented on skinfor 3 weeks. Once pressed, the wine is aged 20% in barrel for 12 months.
Tasting notes
The combination of Syrah & Grenache gives this wine a lovely combination of dark & red berry fruits with some spicypeppery notes & the olive and wild Mediterranean herbs that are hallmark of this part of France.
Food style
This is really versatile wine, that tastes great by itself or with a wide range of dishes.
