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Champs du Lievre

2012 Minervois Red Blend

Champs Du Lievre is an exquisite red blend from the renowned Minervois region, showcasing the area’s rich winemaking heritage. This 2012 vintage captivates with its deep ruby color, inviting you to explore the complex layers of flavor within. The wine is medium-bodied, offering a delightful interplay of luscious fruits and earthy undertones. Its acidity is bright and lively, perfectly balancing the wine's structure, while the tannins are notable yet approachable, providing a firm backbone that supports its generous fruit intensity. With its satisfying dryness, Champs Du Lievre is a food-friendly choice, making it an ideal pairing for a range of dishes. Overall, this wine expresses the unique terroir of Minervois, inviting drinkers to savor every sip.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Blackberry

Blackberry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

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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