Domaine Benjamin Taillandier

Laguzelle Minervois Carignan Blend

8.8141 ratings
8.817 pro ratings
Minervois, Languedoc, Languedoc Roussillon, France
Carignan, Syrah, Cinsault
Lamb
Top Notes For
Jo Florradikal

white and reef candy, cedar box, red fruits, in the palate feels a bit flat. the nose promised more acid than what it is delivered. creamy notes and floral, rose petals

white and reef candy, cedar box, red fruits, in the palate feels a bit flat. the nose promised more acid than what it is delivered. creamy notes and floral, rose petals

Jul 13th, 2017
Marissa A. Ross

Wine Editor, Bon Appétit

8.8

A walk on the lighter side of the Languedoc, this bottle of Carignan, Syrah & Cinsault disarms you with its fruit notes of oozy cranberry & strawberry before seducing & devouring you in a cloud of pasilla chile & potpourri dry ice. It’s a little dramatic, a little easy, and very sexy.

A walk on the lighter side of the Languedoc, this bottle of Carignan, Syrah & Cinsault disarms you with its fruit notes of oozy cranberry & strawberry before seducing & devouring you in a cloud of pasilla chile & potpourri dry ice. It’s a little dramatic, a little easy, and very sexy.

1 person found it helpfulApr 29th, 2018
Nate Redner

Woah. Minervois FTW. Much akin to non carbonic gamay. Peppery and meaty with tart red fruits and fine tannin. Red wine for warm temps.

Woah. Minervois FTW. Much akin to non carbonic gamay. Peppery and meaty with tart red fruits and fine tannin. Red wine for warm temps.

1 person found it helpfulMay 18th, 2016
Amy Atwood

Founder/Owner Amy Atwood Selections

9.2

Blackberries, bramble, earthy #Laguzelle #Cinsault

Blackberries, bramble, earthy #Laguzelle #Cinsault

1 person found it helpfulJun 1st, 2015
Michael Housewright

Writer/Photographer Wine Enthusiast Magazine

8.5

Just not the guts I want from the appellation. Good with my dinner.

Just not the guts I want from the appellation. Good with my dinner.

Mar 27th, 2016
Jo Florradikal

Brett, va, lactic acid, slightly fizzy, a bit of malolactic, I think it's finishing right now actually

Brett, va, lactic acid, slightly fizzy, a bit of malolactic, I think it's finishing right now actually

Jan 14th, 2016
Branden Bidwell

Great value

Great value

Jul 13th, 2015
Amy Atwood

Founder/Owner Amy Atwood Selections

9.8

Juicy, fresh, acid driven cinsault

Juicy, fresh, acid driven cinsault

Jun 10th, 2014
Neil Blaze

A pretty good bottle from Minervois. Fruit-driven in style, as you might expect, with some cherry and cranberry flavors dominating. The blend is smooth, but a bit flat; the fruit does not have the vivaciousness I might expect from this appellation. A blend of Cinsault, Syrah, and Carignan. 6/25/23.

A pretty good bottle from Minervois. Fruit-driven in style, as you might expect, with some cherry and cranberry flavors dominating. The blend is smooth, but a bit flat; the fruit does not have the vivaciousness I might expect from this appellation. A blend of Cinsault, Syrah, and Carignan. 6/25/23.

Nov 5th, 2022
Michelle Goldfine

A great pizza wine

A great pizza wine

Jan 26th, 2022