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Cuvee Baroque

2011 Minervois 50% Cinsault, 30% Syrah, 20% Grenache

Domaine La Rouviole Cuvee Baroque is an exquisite red wine from the renowned Minervois region, showcasing its vibrant personality through a blend of fifty percent Cinsault, thirty percent Syrah, and twenty percent Grenache. This delightful vintage from 2011 presents a medium-bodied profile, offering a harmonious balance between its lively acidity and rich fruit intensity. The wine reveals an array of captivating flavors, with fresh red berries and dark fruit intermingling gracefully, supported by subtle herbal notes. Tannins are present yet refined, contributing to the wine's overall structure without overwhelming the palate. Its delightful dryness enhances its food-friendly versatility, making this wine a wonderful companion for a variety of dishes, from grilled meats to hearty pastas. With its elegant character and appealing complexity, Domaine La Rouviole Cuvee Baroque is sure to impress both casual wine drinkers and connoisseurs alike.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Leather

Leather

Flavor profile:


Body Medium Full

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Medium Sweet

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin High

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:


Herbed Lamb Chops, Lamb Chops, Grilled Meats

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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