Abbaye de Tholomies Minervois Proprietary Blend (2005)
| Winery: | Abbaye de Tholomies |
| Region: | France » Languedoc-roussillon » Languedoc » Minervois |
| Type: | Table Wines |
Minervois Wine
Minervois is an appellation in the Languedoc, in southern France.The most widespread grape variety is still Carignan, though others, such as Syrah, Grenache, Cinsaut, and Mourvedre, are beginning to take over. Indeed, Syrah and Mourvedre must now account for at least 20% of the blend for red Minervois. The enforced move away from Carignan, as well as advances in winemaking, have combined to make many of the wines great values. Some are downright excellent, yet most still sell for under $15.
White Minervois is made from Roussanne, Marsanne, Grenache Blanc, Bourboulenc, Vermentino, Rolle, and Maccabeo. A sweet white wine labeled Minervois Noble is also made, as well as some Vin Doux Naturel under the obscure appellation of Muscat de St-Jean-de-Minervois.
– Description from
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White Minervois is made from Roussanne, Marsanne, Grenache Blanc, Bourboulenc, Vermentino, Rolle, and Maccabeo. A sweet white wine labeled Minervois Noble is also made, as well as some Vin Doux Naturel under the obscure appellation of Muscat de St-Jean-de-Minervois.
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Muscat
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November 2012
Château Millegrand Minervois Fut de Chene 2008
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For $14 this is perfectly respectable Languedoc wine. Nice nose with blueberry ... probably try a different Minervois before I went back to the well here Read More
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August 2012
Muscat de St Jean de Minervois NV
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Well balanced and delicious...lots of apricot...I like blending white dessert wines with club soda to create a refreshing summer drink. This one tasted like apricot soda. Read More
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July 2012
Domaine des Homs Minervois 'Paul' 2009
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For those who already know that the Minervois is a gold mine for lovers of fruity and best value Syrah, you've got a good track.For others, a bomb fruit in this bottle. The spices of Syrah nose. In the mouth this vivacity often lacking for my taste the wines of the South. This calf farm here allows climbers down the bottle in one gulp. Read More
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July 2012
Château Maris Syrah Minervois-la Livinière la Touge 2009
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tasting in July 2012. boquet and mouthfeel are both moderate, almost understated for a syrah with garnache. the power and dark fruit flavor of the varietal does come through gradually as it reaches the back of the palate, and lingers long after the glass is finished. i had a glass on its own, and am looking forward to having a bit of steak with ... Read More
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June 2012
L'Ostal Cazes Minervois Estibals 2010
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2005 vintage. Very good year. Any French wine from this vintage is going to be good. Read More
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March 2012
Domaine de Barroubio Muscat de Saint Jean de Minervois 1999
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I bought this bottle of wine for ten pounds when I went to collect some other ... small Muscat de St Jean de Minervois appellation consists of only 800 hectares of windswept limestone plateau 200 metres above sea level located north-east of the larger appellation of Minervois near Narbonne in the South of France.The Domaine de Barroubio belong... Read More
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November 2011
Château Maris Syrah Minervois-la Livinière la Touge 2009
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Biodynamic, bottles made of recycled glass, wind powered office. Read More
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October 2011
Chateau Maris Natural Syrah 2009
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Beautiful wine, beautiful marketing approach. Read More
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