Contre-Jour
Minervois AOC, France
Enjoy dark fruit and spice notes from a classic trio of French grapes
ABOUT THIS WINE:
Contre-Jour
Red Blend
Our Contre-Jour Red Blend is layered with ripe dark fruit flavors, earth and spice. This three-varietal blend features southern France's heavy hitters. Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre team up to create a complex wine offering ripe berry, mulling spice and earthy characteristics with rich color and polished tannins. This wine is perfect for those looking to sample their first "GSM" or anyone who already knows and loves this French classic. These blends are the focus of southern France's Minervois region, where hot summers are perfect for these warmth-loving red grapes. This small AOC is between the banks of the Aude River and the foothills of the Montagne Noire Mountains, making it a picturesque setting for both winegrowing and travel. Scroll through the image carousel above to learn more about this wine.
ABOUT THIS WINE
Contre-Jour
Red Blend
Our Contre-Jour Red Blend is layered with ripe dark fruit flavors, earth and spice. This three-varietal blend features southern France's heavy hitters. Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre team up to create a complex wine offering ripe berry, mulling spice and earthy characteristics with rich color and polished tannins. This wine is perfect for those looking to sample their first "GSM" or anyone who already knows and loves this French classic. These blends are the focus of southern France's Minervois region, where hot summers are perfect for these warmth-loving red grapes. This small AOC is between the banks of the Aude River and the foothills of the Montagne Noire Mountains, making it a picturesque setting for both winegrowing and travel. Scroll through the image carousel above to learn more about this wine.
WINE REGION:
Minervois AOC
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.
WINE REGION
Minervois AOC
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.
FLAVOR PROFILE:
Pairs well with…
Cheeseboard, Braised Beef, Baked Pastas
Pairs well with…
Cheeseboard, Braised Beef, Baked Pastas
FLAVOR PROFILE
Pairs well with…
Cheeseboard, Braised Beef, Baked Pastas
Pairs well with…
Cheeseboard, Braised Beef, Baked Pastas
TASTING NOTES:
Blackberry
Spices
Earth
Spice rules the aromas of our blend with notes of ginger, turmeric and mulling spices. The palate shows off plump blackberry flavors with a pleasing tannic structure. Earthy notes add savoriness and depth to the wine as fresh-feeling acidity makes each sip linger.
TASTING NOTES
Blackberry
Spices
Earth
Spice rules the aromas of our blend with notes of ginger, turmeric and mulling spices. The palate shows off plump blackberry flavors with a pleasing tannic structure. Earthy notes add savoriness and depth to the wine as fresh-feeling acidity makes each sip linger.
ABOUT THE BRAND:
Contre-Jour
Every now and then, a light will catch your eye and draws you in. Almost without noticing, it is as bright and full as the sun. Captivated, it's easy to feel completely immersed. The winemakers behind Contre-Jour want to evoke this sensation with their timelessly classic wines meant to be transported to an almost ethereal light.
ABOUT THE BRAND
Contre-Jour
Every now and then, a light will catch your eye and draws you in. Almost without noticing, it is as bright and full as the sun. Captivated, it's easy to feel completely immersed. The winemakers behind Contre-Jour want to evoke this sensation with their timelessly classic wines meant to be transported to an almost ethereal light.