Château Portal Cuvée Les Molières 2013
Minervois AOC
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The Minervois makes one of the most luscious reds in southern France. Thanks to the fruit of his precious heirloom vines, Jérôme Portal’s wine is once again an absolute delight, brimful of bramble and spice with soft tannins and wild herb subtlety.
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Wine Details
- Red - Light Bodied
France- Deep ruby red
- Syrah-based blend
- 10.125 Units
- 13.5% ABV
- 31 December 2016
Flavour Profile
Tasting notes
Mouthfilling, rich and smooth with bramble, spice and toasty oak
Aroma
Lavish red berry, cherry, bramble and mocha aromas
The Wine
On Jancis Robinson’s website, Graham Nutter describes 2013 in the Minervois as “a real surprise” and after tasting Jérôme Portal’s cuvée we reckon it’s every bit as delicious as his Gold medal 2012. Château Portal is one of the region’s leading estates with centuries of history as evidenced by its restored 8th century Visigothic chapel. Cuvée Les Molières comes from vineyards next door to top Minervois cru La Livinière. It’s crafted mainly from rich, spicy Syrah supported by raspberry rich Grenache and dark hued Carignan, whose incredibly intense flavours are due to rare, 100 year old vines. The wine is aged for a year in lightly charred French oak for added mocha complexity. A splendid red for traditional cassoulet or roast lamb.
"Outstanding. Rich luscious wine enjoyed with and without food. My new favourite red"
Online Review for 2012
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