Château Portal Cuvée les Molières 2015
Minervois AOC
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As always, Jérôme Portal’s heirloom vines produced grapes of astonishing ripeness. Lingering flavours of black fruit and herbs and smooth, creamy oak notes. Your first sip will explain why this family produce a Gold medal Minervois every year.
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Wine Details
- Red - Full Bodied
France- Deep Ruby Red
- Syrah-based blend
- 10.875 Units
- 14.5% ABV
- 08 January 2018
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
Château Portal is one of the leading estates in the Minervois with a history dating all the way back to the 11th century. The property was the residence of French nobility throughout the Middle Ages and to this day retains an 8th century Visigothic chapel. Jérôme’s 80 hectares of vines are right next to the region’s top cru, La Livinière. Les Molières is crafted mainly from concentrated, herbal scented Syrah supported by raspberry rich Grenache and spicy Carignan, the incredibly intense flavours of which are due to rare, 100 year old vines. A year’s ageing in French oak barrels has imparted mocha character and extra complexity to the wine. Serve this splendid southern French red with traditional cassoulet or roast shoulder of lamb.
Château Portal is one of the leading estates in the Minervois with a history dat
"The more I drink of this wine, the more I like it. Consistently good from year to year"
Online Review for 2014
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