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Abbott's and Delaucay Minervois Reservetext
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Abbott's and Delaucay Minervois Reserve 2015

Minervois, Languedoc, Sud de France, FranceSyrah, grenache, carignan flood this full, plush and ready-to-drink Minervois. Syrah and grenache are carbonically macerated to highlight the fresh and bright dark berry fruit, with the syrah destemmed. This spent time in 40 percent barrels (20 percent new) and the remainder in stainless. Black liquorice, sweet kirsch, blackberry gummies, black chocolate are all violet laced, housed with fine, powdery tannins and filled with Minervois' expansive generosity to a plummy, tight, slightly warming finish. Lovely companion to grilled ribs or duck.Tasted: 27 June 2017Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:
Producer: Abbotts & DelaunayDistributors: Dandurand
Blend: Syrah - Grenache - Carignan