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Château Sainte-Madeleine - Minervois Réserve 2020

Minervois|Red wine

3.9/5 (19 customers)

2*Coup de Coeur

Hachette

spicy

powerful

foodie

ripe fruit

grilled meat

“All the generosity and aromas of a fully ripe Syrah vinified using carbonic maceration are present in this alluring cuvée. The very dense color hints at a rich, concentrated nose imbued with blackcurrant and morello cherry. The same sensuality emanates from a palate that is as full-bodied as one could wish, without any softness, featuring beautiful, fine, and crisp tannins. A lively finish with fresh fruit and sweet spices. Power, elegance, and indulgence: ‘it has it all,’ the tasters enthuse.”(Le Guide Hachette 2023)

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Estate

Château Sainte-Madeleine

Vintage

Réserve

Vintage

2020

Designation

Minervois

Region

Languedoc

Grape Varieties

55% Syrah, 30 % Grenache et 15% Vieux carignan

Regions

Clay-limestone hillside soils over sandstone"

Viticulture

A Thoughtful Transition to Organic Farming

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Carbonic maceration, cold pre-fermentation

Livestock Farming

In the tank

Alcohol content

14%

Eye

Deep ruby color

Nose

Intense and aromatic, with notes of dark fruit and cocoa

Palate

A velvety attack with notes of violet and pepper. Its power is supported by exceptionally smooth tannins. Rich, but above all elegant and delightfully voluptuous.

Serve

At 16-18°C

Open

1/2 hour before

Food and Wine Pairings

Serve with skewers, lamb, stuffed vegetables...

More information at Château Sainte-Madeleine

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Guide Hachette des vins

Wine noted (guide 2023) 2* Favorite (Remarkable wine)

Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the wine:

All the richness and aromas of a fully ripe Syrah vinified using carbonic maceration are captured in this alluring cuvée. Its very deep color hints at a rich, concentrated nose infused with blackcurrant and morello cherry. The same sensuality emanates from a palate that is as full-bodied as one could wish for—yet never soft—featuring beautiful, fine, and crisp tannins. The finish is lively, with notes of fresh fruit and sweet spices. Power, elegance, and indulgence: “It has it all,” the tasters enthuse.

About the estate:

Established in 1997, Jérôme Portal, who operates several estates in the Minervois region, not far from the Serre d'Oupia, has made a name for himself in the Guide. He produces a wide range of wines under various labels: Ch. Beaufort, Ch. Molières, Ch. Artix, Ch. Portal, and Ch. Sainte-Madeleine.

Customer Rating

3.9/5

based on 19 reviews

Review by Mr. FABIEN L. Published on June 28, 2024

A rich, full-bodied wine, even if it isn't the most refined (drunk in 2024, it will certainly round out a bit by then). So I would have given it 4 stars... until I saw the price. A very good wine for under 10 euros is a real find these days!