Profile

Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 2 to 6 years from vintage.

vintage2 yrs6 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: red plum, garrigue, wild herbs, warm earth

Palate: red fruit, Mediterranean herbs, soft tannin, fresh

Estate Minervois of Domaine du Petit Causse; bright Mediterranean blend designed for everyday enjoyment.

What it pairs with

With cheese

Pélardon Our pick accords-mets-vins.fr advises light, low-tannin reds for Pélardon, such as a young Saint-Chinian or a lightly extracted Faugères, and warns that a powerful or oaky red crushes it. A medium-bodied red raised mostly in concrete or old wood, with supple tannin, keeps the goat's milk in view.

History

Petit Causse Tradition is the estate Minervois of Domaine du Petit Causse - the entry tier of the range, designed for everyday enjoyment.

  1. 1995Petit Causse Tradition launched in current form

Facts

Producer
Domaine du Petit Causse · visiting guide
Grapes
Syrah, Grenache, Carignan
Classification
AOC Minervois
Oak
concrete tanks and foudres
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 10-16 at retail
Drinking window
2-6 from vintage
First vintage
1995
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Petit Causse Tradition

What does Petit Causse Tradition taste like?

Red plum, garrigue, wild herbs and warm earth on the nose; red fruit, Mediterranean herbs, soft tannin and a fresh finish on the palate. Medium-bodied with medium tannins.

When should I drink Petit Causse Tradition?

Drink between 2 and 6 years from vintage. Pull the cork and serve; the wine is built for early enjoyment.

What grapes are in Tradition?

A Minervois blend of Syrah, Grenache and Carignan - the estate's everyday entry red.

What food pairs with Petit Causse Tradition?

Charcuterie is the canonical pairing; soft tannins and red fruit pair with Languedoc cured meats. Wood-fired pizza and grilled merguez are equally strong matches.

Tags

carignan dry grenache medium acid medium body medium tannin medium term mood easygoing mood fruity occasion picnic occasion weeknight old world pairs with charcuterie pairs with pizza pairs with spicy food price everyday still red syrah value pick vegan

Taste it where it is made: tours and tastings in Languedoc

Wine tastings and winery visits in Languedoc (25) · Wine tours and day trips in Languedoc (18)

See all 335 bookable experiences in Languedoc

← Back to wines in Languedoc