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Today I decided to talk about a beautiful red wine from a lesser know region in southern France, Chateau Sainte Eulalie Minervois from the Languedoc-Roussillon region. I know what your thinking... how the heck can I possible pronounce this wine let alone know what it is. That is what I'm here for, believe me when I say this, it is worth the trouble! This wine will cost you $8.99 at your local Wine Discount Center (Binny's may have it or another value driven wine from the same Region. Just tell the knowledgable clerk you want a red wine from Minervois and he or she will know what you are talking about. This wine is a blend of Syrah, Grenache and Carignon (notably a grape from this Region. You will find this wine to be very pleasing with fig, blackberry and currant flavors mixed with a little spice on the end. It has a nice soft finish and some nice earth tones on the nose. You won't believe your mouth! Trust me... go buy this! Now a little history of the area. My bride and myself had the pleasure to spend a few days in this area a few years ago and it is fantastic! Very few tourists and the surroundings are what dreams are made of!
Caunes-Minervois is located in the Languedoc-Roussilon area of southern France. The name "Languedoc" is a straight-forward contraction of "Langue d'Oc," the language of the troubadors. Oc, or Occitan, is still found in many place names and sometimes heard in speech, especially in the smaller villages.It is the largest walled city in Europe and is known for it's large Abbey. Pebbled top soil, with a high percentage of clay and limestone, rich in manganese is what the ground has to offer the grapes, and you will smell this in the glass. The name derives from the ancient regional capital of Minerve, some 20 km east of Caunes, itself named for the Roman Goddess Minerva. The Romans came through here, settling and introducing vines & olives in the region. Minervois Vignerons have been dynamic in changing the perception of the world towards wine from the south of France, developing quality products and experimenting with both old and new grape varieties and techniques.
Ok Ok, enough of this... go buy the wine and enjoy! Don't worry about pronouncing it correctly or what it is, print this if you have to and take it to the shop with you!
Cheers!
J
Today I decided to talk about a beautiful red wine from a lesser know region in southern France, Chateau Sainte Eulalie Minervois from the Languedoc-Roussillon region. I know what your thinking... how the heck can I possible pronounce this wine let alone know what it is. That is what I'm here for, believe me when I say this, it is worth the trouble! This wine will cost you $8.99 at your local Wine Discount Center (Binny's may have it or another value driven wine from the same Region. Just tell the knowledgable clerk you want a red wine from Minervois and he or she will know what you are talking about. This wine is a blend of Syrah, Grenache and Carignon (notably a grape from this Region. You will find this wine to be very pleasing with fig, blackberry and currant flavors mixed with a little spice on the end. It has a nice soft finish and some nice earth tones on the nose. You won't believe your mouth! Trust me... go buy this! Now a little history of the area. My bride and myself had the pleasure to spend a few days in this area a few years ago and it is fantastic! Very few tourists and the surroundings are what dreams are made of!
Caunes-Minervois is located in the Languedoc-Roussilon area of southern France. The name "Languedoc" is a straight-forward contraction of "Langue d'Oc," the language of the troubadors. Oc, or Occitan, is still found in many place names and sometimes heard in speech, especially in the smaller villages.It is the largest walled city in Europe and is known for it's large Abbey. Pebbled top soil, with a high percentage of clay and limestone, rich in manganese is what the ground has to offer the grapes, and you will smell this in the glass. The name derives from the ancient regional capital of Minerve, some 20 km east of Caunes, itself named for the Roman Goddess Minerva. The Romans came through here, settling and introducing vines & olives in the region. Minervois Vignerons have been dynamic in changing the perception of the world towards wine from the south of France, developing quality products and experimenting with both old and new grape varieties and techniques.
Ok Ok, enough of this... go buy the wine and enjoy! Don't worry about pronouncing it correctly or what it is, print this if you have to and take it to the shop with you!
Cheers!
J
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