Cuvée Spéciale

2014 Minervois White Blend

Chateau De Paraza Cuvée Spéciale is a captivating white blend from the enchanting Minervois region, hailing from the vintage of 2014. This wine delights with a vibrant and luminous color that invites you to explore its expressive aroma. On the palate, it showcases a medium-bodied execution, balancing refreshing characteristics with a bright acidity that brings life to each sip. The fruit intensity is pronounced, highlighting delightful notes of stone fruit and citrus that dance harmoniously on the tongue. This wine is crafted to be dry, reinforcing the refreshing quality one expects from a well-made white blend. The overall impression of Chateau De Paraza Cuvée Spéciale is one of elegance and approachability, making it a fantastic choice for various occasions.

Tasting notes:

Honey

Citrus Blossom

White Peach

Flavor profile:

Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Bone Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

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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