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Le C Le Rouge Des Oublies

2016 Minervois Red Blend

Clos Centeilles Le C Le Rouge Des Oublies is a captivating red blend from the renowned Minervois region, crafted in the glorious vintage of 2016. This wine showcases a deep ruby color, enticing the eye with its rich hues. On the palate, it offers a medium body that strikes a perfect balance between elegance and structure, making it both approachable and complex. The acidity is bright and refreshing, enhancing the wine's vibrancy and making it exceptionally food-friendly. With medium tannins, this red blend delivers a pleasant grip, providing a solid foundation without overwhelming the palate. The fruit intensity is prominent, revealing juicy notes of ripe berries intertwined with subtle hints of spice, which dance gracefully across the taste buds. This wine is dry, allowing for the full expression of its terroir and varietal characteristics, making it a delightful choice for any occasion.

Tasting notes:


Blackberry

Blackberry

Black Pepper

Black Pepper

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

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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