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Marie-Therese

2003 Minervois Red Blend

Domaine De Barroubio Marie-Therese is a captivating red blend from the picturesque Minervois region, showcasing a rich and inviting ruby color that evokes a sense of warmth and complexity. This vintage, from 2003, has developed beautifully over the years, allowing the flavors to mature harmoniously. The wine presents a bold profile, marked by a seamless balance of pronounced fruit intensity and lively acidity, offering lush notes of ripe dark berries intertwined with subtle hints of spice. Its tannins are smoothly integrated, providing a firm structure while remaining approachable. This wine is dry, making it an excellent companion for a variety of dishes or a soul-soothing sip on its own, inviting you to savor every delightful drop.

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

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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