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La Ciaude

2013 Minervois Red Blend

The Anne Gros & Jean Paul Tollot La Ciaude is a captivating red blend from the renowned Minervois region, showcasing the area's exceptional terroir and winemaking artistry. With a medium body, this wine offers an exquisite balance of texture and richness that envelops the palate. Its acidity is vibrant and lively, providing a refreshing contrast to the fruit-forward profile, which features prominent notes of blackberry, plum, and subtle hints of spice that entice the senses. The tannins are notably structured, adding depth and complexity, yet remain soft and approachable. Overall, this wine presents itself as dry and well-integrated, making it a delightful choice for pairing with a variety of dishes or simply enjoying on its own.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Blackberry

Blackberry

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 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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