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Chateau D'agel Les Bonnes

2011 Minervois Red Blend

The Global Wine Co Selection Chateau D'agel Les Bonnes from the Minervois region is a captivating red blend that boasts a rich and inviting color. This vintage from 2011 displays a well-balanced body that offers a delightful mouthfeel, making it an excellent choice for various occasions. The acidity is harmoniously integrated, providing a subtle brightness that enhances the wine's character and aids in its aging potential. The fruit intensity is prominent, with luscious notes of dark berries and plums that entice the senses. Tannins are well-structured, lending a firm yet approachable quality to the wine, making it enjoyable now while also demonstrating the ability to develop further complexity with time. This blend finishes with a pleasing dryness, allowing for a smooth and satisfying experience with every sip.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

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

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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