Villa Minna Vineyard - Villa Minna 2008
15,5/20
RVF
14,5/20
Bettane & Desseauve
16/20
Gault & Millau
“Slightly smoky on the nose, the 2008 Villa is all fruit on the finish. Full-bodied, with pleasantly integrated tannins and retaining great freshness, this is a wine that’s very drinkable right now. ” (The Guide to the Best Wines of France 2015 - RVF). Its silky tannins blend into a deep body with a beautiful mouthfeel… A lovely red from Provence!
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Eye
purple dress
Nose
with notes of blackcurrant and blueberry
Palate
silky tannins in a rich wine with a beautifully smooth mouthfeel
Serve
at 14-17°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2014
Drink before
2023
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with red meat, grilled dishes, or a cheese platter...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2015 guide) 14,5/20 (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:
The tannins are beginning to soften, revealing a rich body beneath.
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 16/20 (Very good)
4-star rated estate (Very high-quality production)
About the wine:
This vintage remains exceptionally elegant on the palate, and combined with its mature bouquet, it makes for a beautifully balanced wine. It reveals notes of kirsch intertwined with lilac and crushed pepper, creating a harmonious blend that is best reserved for the finest cuts of meat.
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) 15,5/20 (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:
Slightly smoky on the nose, the 2008 Villa is all fruit on the finish. Full-bodied, with pleasantly integrated tannins and retaining great freshness, this is a wine that’s ready to drink right now.
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.
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