Tasting Price: moderate
Named for Roman Goddess
Minervois Ancient Wine Villages
Minervois is named for a Roman temple to Minerva. Stone villages cling to hillsides above wild garrigue-covered valleys. Syrah, Grenache, and Carignan vines thrive on schist and limestone the Romans first planted. These are rustic, honest wines.
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Good to know
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Languages
- French helpful
Where it happens
About Minervois Ancient Wine Villages
Wine bar · Minervois
Insider Tips
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Château Villerambert-Julien offers excellent organic wines with Roman history
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The village of Minerve (medieval Cathar stronghold) has panoramic vineyard views
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La Livinière sub-zone produces the region's finest reds
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Wild thyme, rosemary, and lavender from garrigue infuse the wines with herbal notes