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Leukadios

2009 Minervois Red Blend

Domaine Sainte Leucadie Leukadios is a captivating red blend from the renowned Minervois region, showcasing a rich profile that truly reflects its unique terroir. This vintage is characterized by a full-bodied structure, offering a delightful mouthfeel that invites you to savor its flavors. The vibrant acidity adds a refreshing brightness, beautifully complementing the pronounced fruit intensity, which is marked by luscious dark fruit notes, harmonized with hints of spice. The tannins are notably firm, providing a solid backbone to the wine, enhancing its overall complexity and potential for aging. Being relatively dry, it makes for a versatile pairing with a variety of hearty dishes, ensuring an enjoyable experience that captures the essence of the southern French countryside.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Leather

Leather

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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