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Histoire De Famille

2012 Minervois 40% Carignan, 30% Granache, 20% Mourvedre, 10% Syrah

Domaine La Tour Boisee Histoire De Famille is a captivating red wine from the renowned Minervois region, crafted with a blend of forty percent Carignan, thirty percent Grenache, twenty percent Mourvèdre, and ten percent Syrah. This wine showcases a medium body, offering a harmonious balance between richness and approachability. Its acidity is bright and lively, enhancing the overall freshness of the wine, while the fruit intensity is prominent, revealing delectable notes of dark cherries, blackberries, and a hint of spices. The tannins are firm, providing structure without overwhelming the palate, making it a delightful pairing with a variety of dishes. With its well-integrated flavors, this wine is a beautiful representation of its terroir, inviting wine lovers to indulge in its layered complexity.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Earth

Earth

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:


Beef Bourguignon, 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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