Very interesting wine produced on only 3 ha vineyard called "Le viala". Its'a a cuvee made from Syrah, Grenache and Carignan, barreled for 15 months. Nice Ruby color, nose is plums, cherries and ripe berries. Very pleasant palate, again plums, cinnamon and smooth smoky notes, hint of liquorice. Middle, harmonic finish. I had it with rather unusual food: grilled tiger prawns on pumpkin-fennel-parsnip stew, and i have to admit - at first it was, well, unusual, but actually very interesting pairing. Could surely go very well with steak or bbq.
TN: 99 Gerard Bertrand Minervois AOC "Le Viala"
Jan 29, 2007
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Certainly quality is what matters. I just meant that I generally pay about $10 for Minervois such as the excellent d'Oupia (their luxury cuvee, Les Barons, is about $15 if you can find it). The Viala shows at $40 for the '99 and $55 for the '01!
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