Château Coupe-Roses - Minervois 'La Bastide' (2021)

About the wine

Near the villages of Minerve and La Caunette in Languedoc, situated on a high plateau, lies Château Coupe-Roses, an organic estate passionately run by Françoise le Calvez and Pascal Frissant, and has been in the Le Calvez family since 1614. The vineyards are at the highest altitudes in Minervois, between 750 and 1,350 feet above sea level, where the cool nights and moderate temperatures allow the grapes to ripen slowly, developing great flavor while retaining acidity.

The Bastide Minervois is a blend of half Carignan, half Grenache with about 5% Syrah, fermented in stainless steel and bottled without any exposure to oak. A brilliant cherry color with aromas of cherries, plum and blueberries. The palate is dry and bright with soft acidity, tannins and a smooth, round mouthfeel leading into a complex finish with motes of herbs and leather.

"It offers up a lovely, refined nose of black cherry, dark berry, garrigue, bonfire and a fine base of chalky soil tones. On the palate the wine is deep, ripe and full-bodied, with fine mineral undertow, a good core, moderate tannins and a long, complex and well-balanced finish. It packs impressive complexity and breed for an entry level bottling of Minervois and is a great value." - 90 points, John Gilman, View from the Cellar

Pairs well with Grilled Pork Chops, Pizza, Beef, Veal, Tomato-Based Pastas, and Meaty Stews.

The Château Coupe-Roses - Minervois 'La Bastide' (2021) wine is currently part of the Unfussy Feast | Mixed-Hue Wine Collection offered exclusively by WyneTyme.