Wine Portfolio : Languedoc

Minervois

Given the terroir of Minervois, the red grapes are those of the Southern Cotes du Rhone: Grenache primarily, Carignan and Cinsault traditionally, now being replaced by Syrah and Mourvedre. Other grapes can be used in Vin de Pays wines. Thus, Minervois wines similar in style to Southern Rhone wines but perhaps are somewhat more rustic.

Château la Villatade

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Fiche Technique-Rouge:

Grapes: Blend of syrah, carignan & grenache depending on the year
Fermentation: 21 to 25 days
Filter: slight
Aging: Three months before blending, 1 year before bottling
Notes: Vin de Pays cepage-100% merlot

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J et R Selections is the exclusive importer of this estate for the US. The vines are on the best, northwest slopes of this appellation, with its southern exposure.

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Minervois rouge 2000

Dense, purple black in color. Wonderfully aromatic nose conjures scents of a open-air provencal market- olives, herbs, seasoned meats and fresh fruit. Slight vanillan sweetness opens to a broad ripe black fruit flavors. Firm, moderately tannic finish with good depth of fruit and structure for aging. 60% grenache, 40% syrah.

Minervois rosé 2000

Hint of garrigue herbs, cherry stone, hard candy nose; weighty and full-flavored for a rose, this wine could be an excellent aperitif, but perhaps is better suited as an accompaniment for flavorful Mediterranean cuisine. The same cepages as the rouge: 60% grenache, 40% syrah.

Vin de Pays d'Oc 2000 cuvée Merlot

Deeply colored with a nose of ripe black fruits - presque confits. Fully ripe, broad flavors on the pallet with excellent fruit acidity. Well-balanced follow through showing currant, spice and black cherry flavors. 100% merlot.

Wine Portfolio : Languedoc Minervois Given the terroir of Minervois, the red grapes are those of the Southern Cotes du Rhone: Grenache primarily, Carignan and Cinsault traditionally, now being replaced by Syrah and Mourvedre. Other grapes can be used in Vin de Pays wines. Thus, Minervois wines similar in style to Southern Rhone wines but perhaps are somewhat more rustic.

	Château la Villatade
Fiche Technique-Rouge: Grapes: Blend of syrah, carignan & grenache depending on the year Fermentation: 21 to 25 days Filter: slight Aging: Three months before blending, 1 year before bottling Notes: Vin de Pays cepage-100% merlot For our retail partners: Shelf talkers - Download PDFs to print and use in your store displays Label sheets - Download a PDF of these labels	J et R Selections is the exclusive importer of this estate for the US. The vines are on the best, northwest slopes of this appellation, with its southern exposure. Find out more about this estate... Minervois rouge 2000 Dense, purple black in color. Wonderfully aromatic nose conjures scents of a open-air provencal market- olives, herbs, seasoned meats and fresh fruit. Slight vanillan sweetness opens to a broad ripe black fruit flavors. Firm, moderately tannic finish with good depth of fruit and structure for aging. 60% grenache, 40% syrah. Minervois rosé 2000 Hint of garrigue herbs, cherry stone, hard candy nose; weighty and full-flavored for a rose, this wine could be an excellent aperitif, but perhaps is better suited as an accompaniment for flavorful Mediterranean cuisine. The same cepages as the rouge: 60% grenache, 40% syrah. Vin de Pays d'Oc 2000 cuvée Merlot Deeply colored with a nose of ripe black fruits - presque confits. Fully ripe, broad flavors on the pallet with excellent fruit acidity. Well-balanced follow through showing currant, spice and black cherry flavors. 100% merlot.