Ville Basse

Minervois Grenache Blend

8.579 ratings

7.71 pro ratings

Minervois, Languedoc, Languedoc Roussillon, France

Grenache Blend

Beef, Onion, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese, Lamb, Mushrooms, Pasta, Tomato-Based, Salami & Prosciutto, Pork, Venison

Top Notes For

9.0

Very strong on the nose initially, but calms down after airing it out for about 5 minutes. Medium bodied and has a silky texture; easy to drink. Feels like mainly red plum and currants flavors with some cherry. Slight tarty aftertaste that disappears quickly.

Very strong on the nose initially, but calms down after airing it out for about 5 minutes. Medium bodied and has a silky texture; easy to drink. Feels like mainly red plum and currants flavors with some cherry. Slight tarty aftertaste that disappears quickly.

2 people found it helpfulSep 25th, 2014

7.7

Meh.... Not the most expressive of French reds

Meh.... Not the most expressive of French reds

Dec 22nd, 2014

Jennifer Hedrich

8.8

Great red blend

Great red blend

Feb 6th, 2022

7.2

Dog shit

Dog shit

Apr 19th, 2021

7.6

Garbage wine, sangria here I come

Garbage wine, sangria here I come

May 7th, 2016

9.5

Subtle notes. Clean finish. Fresh start. Quickly one of the favorites.

Subtle notes. Clean finish. Fresh start. Quickly one of the favorites.

Mar 3rd, 2015

9.2

2013 Red Minervois, fruit forward with a hint of earthiness: raspberry, black cherry, rhubarb... Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, & Carignane blend.

2013 Red Minervois, fruit forward with a hint of earthiness: raspberry, black cherry, rhubarb... Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, & Carignane blend.

Feb 8th, 2015

8.0

Light to medium red. Lovely with kettle corn and a good movie.

Light to medium red. Lovely with kettle corn and a good movie.

Feb 7th, 2015

9.2

Sweet! Perfect for Scandal:)

Sweet! Perfect for Scandal:)

Jan 30th, 2015

9.4

Really good red! Amazing nose and very elaborate pallet.

Really good red! Amazing nose and very elaborate pallet.

Jan 24th, 2015