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Minervois
Directly north from the appellation of Corbières, separated from it only by the River Aude and its companion, the Canal du Midi, is Minervois.
Chateau de Paraza 2002 Minervois "Cuvee Speciale" ($8.99)
Very dark garnet in color, this Languedoc red offers fruity-earthy aromas of ripe cherries, smoke and spice.
Minervois (mee-nair-v'wah)
One of the best known red wines from the Languedoc-Roussillon region of southern France.
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MINERVOIS
In the Languedoc wine region which produces fairly inexpensive, fruity red wines.
MINTY
Sometimes refers to an aroma from certain Cabernet Sauvignon wines grown in warm climates.
Minervois - (Mee-nehr-vwah)
Languedoc wine region, source of inexpensive, fruity red wine.
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Main AOC: Minervois, Cõtes du Roussillon, Limoux, Clairette du Languedoc, Fitou, Corbières, Cõtes du Roussillon-Villages, Saint-Chinian, Collioure, Coteaux du Languedoc, Faugères
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The Corbieres is one of the largest wine appellations in France, a sub-region of the Languedoc-Roussillon, located in the south of France, below Minervois and along the Mediterranean Sea.
The highest rated red wine was Château Sainte-Eulalie 2003 La Cantilène, from the Minervois appellation d'origine contrõlée (AOC) in Languedoc, France. La Cantilène is a blend of 55% Syrah, 30% Grenache and 15% Carignan[3].
In the Aude the best liked wines are Minervois and Corbières.
The Eastern Pyrenees produces natural sweet Roussillon wines, Banyuls or Rivesaltes.
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In France, Muscat is best known for producing Vins Doux Naturels (Natural Sweet Wines) in Frontignan, Lunel, Mireval, St Jean De Minervois, Rivesaltes, Beaumes de Venise and Cap Corse.
Terret Noir is grown principally in the Aude, Hérault, Gard and Vaucluse wine growing regions of South-Eastern France, with some plantings in the Minervois region of South-Westerern France. However it has decreased in popularity.
The best wines are made from Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre grapes, and sub-regions such as Faugères, Pic St Loup, Montpeyroux, Minervois, St Chinian and Corbières are leading the field in terms of quality.
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