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Amalgame

2020 Minervois Red Blend

Domaine Jean Baptiste Senat Amalgame is a captivating red blend from the esteemed Minervois region, showcasing the excellent craftsmanship of the 2020 vintage. This wine presents a deep, rich red hue that draws you in with its alluring appearance. On the palate, it offers a medium-bodied structure, perfectly balancing vibrant acidity with a refreshing mouthfeel. The fruit intensity is prominent, revealing a harmonious medley of ripe dark fruits that dance gracefully with notes of spice and earth, characteristic of this alluring terrain. Tannins are notable yet refined, providing a firm backbone while allowing the complexities of the blend to shine. As a dry wine, it invites exploration, making it a wonderful companion for a variety of dishes or simply enjoyed on its own.

Tasting notes:


Blackberry

Blackberry

Black Pepper

Black Pepper

Earth

Earth

Flavor profile:


Body Medium Full

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Medium Sweet

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin High

Low Pronounced

Region:


Minervois

Minervois AOC gets its name from the scenic medieval village of Minerve. It is a small sub-region of Languedoc-Roussillon within France's Pays d'Oc IGP. Vineyards are planted on the slopes of Massif Central, benefitting from various altitudes and diverse soil types. The climate ranges from cool, Atlantic-influenced conditions in the northwest to dry, Mediterranean heat in the southeast. Wines here must be blends of at least two varieties. The most popular styles are oak-aged, spicy, fruit-driven red blends of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Other common varieties include Lledoner Pelut, Carignan and Cinsault. Crisp white wine blends are produced in lower volumes using Vermentino, Roussanne, Marsanne and Grenache Blanc. AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) is the most prestigious of the quality tiers within France’s wine classification system. AOC-designated wines must follow multiple different rules on a broad range of topics. Wines are regulated on the appellation, varietal inclusion, production methods, alcohol levels, vineyard planting density and age of the vineyard.

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