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Kevin's comments: Appealing ripe black and red fruits with a hint of smokiness, spice and liquorice.
Domaine La Rouviole Cuvee Classique
This proudly independent family estate owned estate which was bought by the Léonor family in 1956 is located in the renowned Cru La Livinière area of Minervois. Wines are made from blends of Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault and Carignan from the best and oldest plotes of the estate. Great care is taken to hand harvest the grapes at optimum ripeness and to express the terroir of the area.
Grapes: 35% Cinsault, 30% Carignan, 25% Grenache, 10%Syrah
Viticulture: The grapes are hand harvesting only.
Vinification: Vinification traditional with a vatting time of 15 days. The wine has spent 1 year in tank to mature.
Taste: Flavours of black and red fruits with final notes of liquorice and spices. Serve: Grilled red meat
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