Minervois is an appellation of Languedoc-Roussillon, France.
Grenache leads the plantings, with Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan and Lledoner Pelut alongside it.
Vines root into clay, limestone and marl.
The climate is mediterranean.
The vineyards themselves read as elevated.
The region is known for red wine, rosé wine and white wine.
Quality is codified by the AOP Minervois and the Minervois La Livinière AOP, which is worth reading off the label.
The named areas within are Minervois La Livinière.
Producers worth knowing include Cazes Domaine de l’Ostal, Chateau Maris, Domaine Anne Gros & Jean-Paul Tollot and Gerard Bertrand.
Pour them alongside beef, lamb, pâté and grilled vegetables.
Serve at 16 to 18°C.
Grapes planted here.
Classifications.
- AOP Minervois
- Minervois La Livinière AOP
Producers worth knowing.
Bottles to look for.
- Bonfils Chateau Millegrand Minervois Fut de Chene, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- Bonfils Chateau Millegrand Minervois, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- Cazes Domaine de l'Ostal Minervois Estibals, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- Cazes Domaine de l'Ostal Minervois La Liviniere Grand Vin, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- Chateau de Fauzan Minervois, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- Chateau de Paraza Minervois Cuvee Speciale, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- Chateau de Remaury Minervois Grande Reserve, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- Chateau Maris 'Les Planels' Minervois La Liviniere, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
At the table.
- Beef
- Lamb
- Pâté
- Grilled Vegetables
- Spicy Cuisines
Serving and cellaring.
- Serve at 16 to 18°C.
Inside the region.
Nearby regions.
Minervois: common questions
01.What grapes is Minervois known for?+
02.What kind of wine does Minervois make?+
03.Where is Minervois?+
04.What food goes with Minervois wine?+
More from here: every wine region in France, or the wider Languedoc-Roussillon guide.