Cuvee Speciale

2023 Minervois White Blend

The Chateau De Paraza Cuvee Speciale is a delightful white blend from the renowned Minervois region, known for its stunning vineyards and favorable microclimate. This 2023 vintage showcases a vibrant golden hue that immediately invites the senses. On the palate, it presents a harmonious balance of refreshing acidity and moderate body, making it a wonderfully versatile choice for various occasions. The fruit intensity is pronounced, revealing enticing notes of ripe citrus and stone fruits that dance gracefully on the tongue. This wine is bone dry, allowing its crisp character to shine through, making it an exceptional companion to seafood dishes or light salads. Overall, the Chateau De Paraza Cuvee Speciale is a true expression of the region's winemaking prowess, promising to delight any wine enthusiast.

Tasting notes:

Citrus Blossom

Honeysuckle

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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