Minervois Tradition by Chateau d'Oupia

Structure

Bodyfull

Tanninmedium

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 2 to 7 years from vintage.

vintage2 yrs7 yrs9 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: dark fruit, garrigue, warm spice, wild herbs

Palate: dark berry, Mediterranean herbs, fine grain tannin, long finish

Aromatic, full and densely-coloured Minervois with a long dark-fruit finish; Carignan-led from up-to-100-year-old vines with 40% Syrah and 10% Grenache.

What it pairs with

Cassoulet
The Languedoc classic finds its peer in this old-vine Carignan-led red.
Beef daube Provencale
The wine's warm spice and herbs match slow-braised beef.
Saucisson sec board
Old-vine Carignan and Languedoc charcuterie is the canonical match.

History

Chateau d'Oupia is a 13th century castle estate in the Minervois, now run by Marie-Pierre Iche and Fabrice Lopez. Minervois Tradition is the entry red, designed to drink well young and age 5-7 years.

1990: Minervois Tradition launched in current form

Facts

Producer: Chateau d'Oupia · visiting guide
Grapes: Carignan (50%), Syrah (40%), Grenache (10%)
Classification: AOC Minervois
Oak: concrete tanks and foudres; no new oak
ABV: 13.5%
Price: EUR 12-18 at retail
Drinking window: 2-7 from vintage
First vintage: 1990
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Minervois Tradition

What does Chateau d'Oupia Tradition taste like?

Dark fruit, garrigue, warm spice and wild herbs on the nose; dark berry, Mediterranean herbs, fine-grain tannin and a long finish on the palate. Full-bodied with medium tannins.

When should I drink Chateau d'Oupia Tradition?

Drink between 2 and 7 years from vintage. The wine is designed to drink well young and age 5-7 years; pull the cork without decanting.

What grapes are in Minervois Tradition?

Fifty percent Carignan (from vineyards up to 100 years old), 40 percent Syrah and 10 percent Grenache.

What food pairs with Chateau d'Oupia Tradition?

Cassoulet is the canonical pairing; the Languedoc classic finds its peer in this old-vine Carignan-led red. Beef daube Provencale and a saucisson sec board are equally strong matches.

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