Clos Centeilles
Carignanissime de Centeilles Minervois Carignane
Minervois, Languedoc, Languedoc Roussillon, France
Nose has crushed blackberries, dehydrated blueberries, violets, moist mason sand, new leather, ripe plum with a touch of VA.
Palate has ripe blackberry, ripe blueberry, dried plum, stemmy notes, dry earth, portobello mushroom, faint vanilla with light tannins.
I'm adoring the nose, but the palate is coming up a little short on the richness I might have expected. A very solid wine for ~$14!
Decanted 4H.
Nose has crushed blackberries, dehydrated blueberries, violets, moist mason sand, new leather, ripe plum with a touch of VA.
Palate has ripe blackberry, ripe blueberry, dried plum, stemmy notes, dry earth, portobello mushroom, faint vanilla with light tannins.
I'm adoring the nose, but the palate is coming up a little short on the richness I might have expected. A very solid wine for ~$14!
Decanted 4H.
Open and decant 24 hours ahead and you will not be sorry you spent 15.99 on this bottle.
Open and decant 24 hours ahead and you will not be sorry you spent 15.99 on this bottle.
2 people found it helpfulApr 21st, 2016
Interesting. Strong wine in a medium body envelope. Can’t say I love the varietal or the flavor profile, but I respect it. High toned but potent. Feels like it’s straining, reaching. Female vintner. Cool.
Interesting. Strong wine in a medium body envelope. Can’t say I love the varietal or the flavor profile, but I respect it. High toned but potent. Feels like it’s straining, reaching. Female vintner. Cool.
1 person found it helpfulAug 18th, 2019
Well balanced with a subtle aroma. Starts with a hint of sweetness for only a second and finishes dry. Perfect combo with a big salad and steak.
Well balanced with a subtle aroma. Starts with a hint of sweetness for only a second and finishes dry. Perfect combo with a big salad and steak.
1 person found it helpfulJun 9th, 2019Brilliant in the balance, but rubber at the end with bitterness and nose that effects a world class body, one of the best bodies out there
Brilliant in the balance, but rubber at the end with bitterness and nose that effects a world class body, one of the best bodies out there
1 person found it helpfulNov 18th, 2017
Always as much pleasure with this gourmet cuvée that honours Carignan in a carbonic maceration. Flowery and concentrated version. Bright notes of black fruits, and cocoa. Aerial wine with a feminine style.
Toujours autant de plaisir avec cette cuvée gourmande qui met le Carignan à l’honneur dans une version carbonique, fleurie et concentrée. Notes vives de fruits noirs, et cacao. Vin aérien au style féminin.
Always as much pleasure with this gourmet cuvée that honours Carignan in a carbonic maceration. Flowery and concentrated version. Bright notes of black fruits, and cocoa. Aerial wine with a feminine style.
Toujours autant de plaisir avec cette cuvée gourmande qui met le Carignan à l’honneur dans une version carbonique, fleurie et concentrée. Notes vives de fruits noirs, et cacao. Vin aérien au style féminin.
A very aerial expression of Carignan in carbonic maceration. The nose is almost intoxicating: black fruits, flowers, liquorice. The mouth is thin, light, silky. Crush again for this superb cuvée at a very reasonable cost. To drink a little refreshed.
Une expression très aérienne du Carignan en macération carbonique. Le nez est presque enivrant: fruits noirs, fleurs, réglisse. La bouche est fine, légère, soyeuse. Coup de cœur à nouveau pour cet superbe cuvée à coût très raisonnable. À boire un poil rafraîchi.
A very aerial expression of Carignan in carbonic maceration. The nose is almost intoxicating: black fruits, flowers, liquorice. The mouth is thin, light, silky. Crush again for this superb cuvée at a very reasonable cost. To drink a little refreshed.
Une expression très aérienne du Carignan en macération carbonique. Le nez est presque enivrant: fruits noirs, fleurs, réglisse. La bouche est fine, légère, soyeuse. Coup de cœur à nouveau pour cet superbe cuvée à coût très raisonnable. À boire un poil rafraîchi.
the label is misleading because this wine is remarkable: southern variety with roasted aromas, liquorice, cloves, mocha, with a certain intensity, while being very light. Vinified in carbonic maceration: Fruity / floral explosion "on black fruit". The whole is original and delicious. Somewhere between Languedoc and Beaujolais. Served chilled around 12-13 degrees. It’s perfect for summer.
the label is misleading because this wine is remarkable: southern variety with roasted aromas, liquorice, cloves, mocha, with a certain intensity, while being very light. Vinified in carbonic maceration: Fruity / floral explosion "on black fruit". The whole is original and delicious. Somewhere between Languedoc and Beaujolais. Served chilled around 12-13 degrees. It’s perfect for summer.
Jun 24th, 2020Containment day 2: 100% (old) Carignan. An original, biodynamic wine, vinified like a Beaujolais, in carbonic maceration. Airy, feminine and sensual wine with strong "natural" accents.
Containment day 2: 100% (old) Carignan. An original, biodynamic wine, vinified like a Beaujolais, in carbonic maceration. Airy, feminine and sensual wine with strong "natural" accents.
Mar 17th, 2020
Good stuff. 100 percent carignan from old stocks. Elegant, herbal.
Good stuff. 100 percent carignan from old stocks. Elegant, herbal.
May 24th, 2017