2023 Minervois Les Carretals

This blend of Carignan and Grenache was aged 14 months in barrel, and this is reflected in the 2023 Minervois Les Carretals. Woody notes are upfront, while licorice, mint and dark chocolate, and a touch of tobacco join red and black fruit, candied cherry, and red bell pepper. Fresh, gentle, and medium-long on the finish, it retains a minty balance throughout, as well as a juicy edge. Drink 2025-2032. Anne Gros and Jean-Paul Tollot, two Burgundy winemakers with 30 years of experience, have combined their expertise in the beautiful terroirs of Cazelles in Minervois. They cultivate 18 hectares of vineyards, producing 10 wines, many of which are single-varietal and single-vineyard, applying Burgundian methods in the heart of Languedoc. This does not prevent them from also producing great blends based on the region's signature grape varieties. These wines are classic beauties from the south and should not be missed.