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Tradition De Gourgazaud

2017 Minervois Red Blend

Chateau De Gourgazaud Tradition De Gourgazaud is an exquisite red blend from the renowned Minervois region, celebrated for its vibrant character and depth. This 2017 vintage showcases a beautiful red color, promising a delightful visual experience that foreshadows the rich flavors within. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, striking the perfect balance between fruit intensity and structure. It offers a lively acidity that enhances its freshness, making it remarkably enjoyable. The tannins are well-integrated, providing a subtle firmness that adds to the wine's overall complexity without overpowering the palate. This delightful offering is also dry, allowing the nuanced flavors of dark fruits, spices, and earthy undertones to shine through, making it an ideal companion for a variety of dishes or simply to be savored on its own.

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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