| Producer | Chateau d'Oupia |
| Country | France |
| Region | Languedoc-Roussillon |
| Subregion | Minervois |
| Varietal | Carignan, Syrah, Grenache |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Sku | 1037358132 |
| Size | 750ml |
Another perenial 'Best Buy' that has garned the attention of the wine press for more than twenty years because of the fantastic price to quality ratio.
The "Minervois Tradition" is 50% Carignan (from vineyards up to 100 years old), 40% Syrah and 10% Grenache, all from vineyards that are substaiably farmed. It is aromatic, full and densely colored, with a long finish of dark fruits. The wine is elegant and balanced — it is both enjoyable to drink young and can age 5-7 years...
André Iché inherited an impressive 13th century castle and a large estate in the barren Minervois region. Iché was never a member of his village coop, tended his very old vines and made his wines but sold everything in bulk to local négociants. One day, a Burgundian winemaker happened to be in Oupia, tasted Iché's wines, and was so enthused that he convinced Iché to bottle and market his production. André expanded his vineyard holdings and started vinifying several cuvées of Minervois...
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