The tasting notes below are additional to those posted today in the following Forbes articles:
Sun Kissed Minervois Wines – Excellent Quality At Great Value
Cru La Liviniere Minervois Wines Highlight Structure, Elegance, Value
More Delicious Minervois Wines From Lesser Known Grapes
Minervois AOP
Domaine Calhoun Gautran. Carretal. Minervois AOP. 2022. 93 points. €14.00. [Superlative Value ♫♫♫]
This 14.5% alcohol wine is Syrah dominant, with a splash of Grenache and Carignan. Aromas of petrol, black licorice, holly and light red fruit that includes raspberries. In the mouth—firm tannins, scrumptious dark elegance with flavors of blackberries and brownies, cocoa and menthol. Toned and svelte Syrah—versatile but not meaty. A balanced, delicate wine attesting to the truth that Minervois wines can display grace and elegance over power. Pair with beef stew and local vegetables in season.
