A Tire d'Aile Minervois Red

Vintage 2018
by Abbotts & Delaunay
Varietal Garnacha Tinta
Color red
Region Languedoc Roussillon
Country France
Medal Score
9.0
4 competition medals

Tasting Notes

Aromas
ripe black plumgarrigue herbscracked black peppersun-baked raspberrysubtle leather
Palate

Medium-bodied with rounded, chalky tannins and fresh acidity that frames supple, juicy fruit.

Finish

Medium-plus finish that lingers with dried herb and dark berry notes.

Food Pairings
  • • cassoulet with duck confit
  • • grilled lamb chops with rosemary
  • • roasted eggplant and tomato tart
  • • herb-crusted pork loin
  • • mature Manchego cheese
Serving Temp
16-18°C
Drink Window
Now through 2028

Tasting notes synthesized from this wine's competition results, varietal, region, and vintage profile.

Competition Medals

Gold Sélections Mondiales des Vins Canada 2020
Silver Mundus Vini Spring Tasting 2020
Silver IWSC International Wine & Spirit Competition 2020
Bronze Decanter World Wine Awards 2020

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