Presentation
Perched above the Minervois, Château Sainte Eulalie enjoys a privileged terroir combining clay, limestone, and rolled pebbles. These natural features contribute to wines of impressive concentration and aromatic complexity. Dedicated to sustainable viticulture, the estate favors environmentally respectful farming methods and precise winemaking techniques to express the full character of its terroir. The reds are powerful and generous, with notes of ripe fruit, garrigue, and spices. The whites impress with their freshness and minerality. A must-visit address for anyone seeking the intensity and authenticity of Minervois wines.
Location
Terraced vineyard situated at an altitude of 250 meters, facing due south and sheltered from northern winds.
Terroir
Very stony clay-limestone soils, rich in manganese, contributing depth and minerality to the wine.
In the vineyard
Key vineyard practices include soil aeration, canopy management, and sustainable treatments to preserve vine health. Yield is carefully controlled to ensure concentration and balance. Mechanical harvesting is used for efficiency while maintaining quality.
Harvest
Mechanical harvest with strict quality control.
Winemaking
A long maceration of 15 days allows for optimal extraction of color, tannins, and aromas. After one year of ageing in oak barrels (new and one-to-two-year-old), the wine is blended with 25% of unwooded wine that was preserved in concrete tanks to maintain freshness and balance.
Ageing
Aged for 12 months in oak barrels (new and used), followed by blending with unwooded wine for complexity and finesse.
Varietals
Syrah : 55%
Carignan : 30%
Grenache : 15%
Specifications
Serving
Serving Temperature: 14–16°C
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Tasting
Expressive nose of red fruits (cherry), delicately spiced and touched with vanilla. The palate opens with a rich, rounded attack, offering great amplitude and freshness. The tannins are fine, noble, and well-integrated, leading to a long, persistent finish. Excellent ageing potential and a beautiful reflection of its clay-limestone terroir.
Food pairings
Pairs beautifully with game, grilled or sauced red meats, and fermented cheeses.
