Muscat St. Jean de Minervois
Filed in archive Drinks on September 2, 2007
If you want to taste something truly sublime, look no further than a renowned, sweet white wine that is produced in a little village in the Languedoc region, called Muscat St. Jean de Minervois.
This is not a cloyingly sweet wine, rather a wine full of lush, ripe flavors such as apricot, quince, mango, mandarin and honey. It has a luxurious, deep gold color and is rich on the palate.
St. Jean de Minervois is a tiny village, population around 100, in southern France. The small appellation consists of only 160 hectares at an elevation of 250 meters. The combination of the tempered climate and the bed of white rocks, called schiste, in which the vines are grown, make ideal growing conditions for the muscat blanc à petits grains varietal.
Muscat St. Jean de Minervois should be served very cold. It is a delicious, refreshing apéritif and pairs beautifully with Roquefort cheese.
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Response from:
Paul Kochen
(09/02/07 5:34pm)
Sounds good, but where to buy some from Germany ?
Response from:
Jennifer
(09/03/07 10:53am)
Paul, this site might help, http://www.wine-searcher.com/merchants/germany.
You could also do a Google search for wine stores in your area. I'm sure any large wine shop in your area could order it. Good luck!
You could also do a Google search for wine stores in your area. I'm sure any large wine shop in your area could order it. Good luck!
Response from:
Riana
(09/07/07 12:22pm)
They sell it at Carrefour and Metro both in Germany. It is our absolute favorite as well especially for sauting peeled grapes for fois gras, yum!
Response from:
Paul Kochen
(09/07/07 4:44pm)
Thanks for sharing!
Metro isn't so far away and on wine searcher I found a lot of german shops.
Have a nice day
Paul Kochen
Metro isn't so far away and on wine searcher I found a lot of german shops.
Have a nice day
Paul Kochen
Response from:
Paul Kochen
(09/07/07 5:11pm)
Hm, seems my comment was blocked. Whatever, I simple want to say thank you. metor I'll check and wine search I saw never before - a good tip!
Regards
Paul Kochen
Regards
Paul Kochen
Response from:
Jennifer
(09/08/07 2:52am)
Riana
It is perfect with foie gras! Yum!
It is perfect with foie gras! Yum!
Response from:
Jennifer
(09/08/07 2:54am)
Paul, No problem! I'm happy to help share one of my favorite wines. When you find some you'll have to let me know what you think of it.
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