Villa Minna Vineyard - Minna Vineyard 2010
16/20
RVF
15/20
Bettane & Desseauve
18/20
Gault & Millau
“The nose displays remarkable clarity, unfolding notes of lemon and mandarin, crystal-clear, with a root-like intensity reminiscent of juniper. A very noble balance on the palate, with a crystal-clear expression featuring subtle notes of quince and citron zest. Quite simply excellent. ” (Les Meilleurs Vins de France - Gault Millau). A beautiful white wine, naturally relaxed, yet powerful...
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Eye
pale yellow dress
Nose
with notes of apple, citrus, sage, and anise
Palate
a superb wine, naturally relaxed yet powerful
Serve
at 10-12°C
Open
30 minutes before
Drink from
2014
Drink before
2016
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy as an appetizer, on salads, with cheese...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2014 guide) 15/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2015 guide) 1*Star (A high-quality, recommendable wine that lives up to what one would expect from its appellation(s))
About the wine:
Anise-scented on the nose with a hint of yellow fruit; the finish is lively and smooth—this is a white wine perfect for red mullet.
About the estate:
Located between Aix and Salon-de-Provence, this 15-hectare estate lies along the Via Aurelia. The vineyards are naturally grassed, treatments are kept to a minimum, and herbicides, pesticides, and chemical fertilizers are strictly prohibited. The grapes are harvested by hand and transported in small crates.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Wine rated 18/20 (Outstanding)
4-star rated estate (Very high-quality production)
About the wine:
The nose displays remarkable clarity, unfolding notes of lemon and mandarin, crystal-clear, with a earthy depth reminiscent of juniper. A very elegant balance on the palate, with a crystal-clear profile featuring subtle notes of quince and citron zest. Simply excellent.
About the estate:
The vineyard is located between Aix and Salon-de-Provence, on limestone soils. Short pruning, debudding, soil cultivation, and hand-harvesting; winemaking in small batches using native yeasts, with a brief period in oak barrels to allow the wines to develop their aromas over 24 months. That, in a nutshell, is the special treatment given to this "Vin de Pays"!
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2014 guide) 16/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2015 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
In 2010, the white wine is flavorful and even recalls the smoothness we noted in the 2009 vintage.
About the estate:
This estate was taken over in 1999 by Minna and Jean-Paul Luc. Located in Saint-Cannat, the 15 hectares are planted with Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Mourvèdre, as well as Vermentino (or Rolle), Roussanne, and Marsanne for white wines. In the process of converting to organic farming since 2009 (the first certified vintage will be 2012), the vineyard is meticulously tended, with short pruning resulting in low yields on poor, limestone-rich soil. Vinification in small containers and aging in Bordeaux barrels produce wines of great structure, offering plenty of style and personality—far removed from any technological character. The aging process is also notably long! In fact, the reds are not released until five years after harvest, and the whites until three years. All the estate’s wines require extensive aeration; decanting can only do them good.