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
Plaisir d’Eulalie is typically crafted from the emblematic grape varieties of the Minervois—Syrah, Grenache Noir, and Carignan—blended to produce a red wine that is smooth, fruity, and approachable.
Terroir
This red wine is rooted in the heart of the AOP Minervois appellation, on the rolling hills of the family-owned Château Sainte Eulalie in La Livinière, Languedoc. The vineyard benefits from generous sunshine, a Mediterranean climate moderated by altitude, and clay-limestone soils rich in stones and minerals, which promote balanced ripening and lend structure and freshness to the wine.
In the vineyard
The vineyard is managed to optimize grape quality: tailored pruning, strict yield control, soil cultivation, and mechanical harvesting to ensure a healthy, uniform crop at optimal ripeness. The hillside exposure provides ideal conditions for ripening while preserving natural acidity and freshness.
Harvest
Harvesting is conducted 100% mechanically, allowing for rapid picking at peak ripeness. This limits oxidation and helps preserve the wine’s vibrant fruit aromas.
Winemaking
Vinification follows a classic approach for a fruit-driven red: short maceration (around 10 days), controlled temperatures, and gentle extraction. This technique ensures deep color and expressive aromas of red and black fruits while preserving a soft, harmonious structure.
Ageing
Ageing is carried out in concrete vats, which preserve the wine’s fruit-forward character and enhance roundness, without the influence of oak.
Varietals
Carignan : 35%
Syrah : 35%
Grenache : 20%
Mourvèdre : 10%
Specifications
Serving
Serving temperature: 16–18 °C
Ageing potential
3 to 5 years
Tasting
On tasting, this red wine shows a deep color and a bold aromatic expression. The nose reveals notes of red and black berries (cherry, blackberry), with subtle hints of liquorice or garrigue herbs. The palate is generous and rounded, with soft, well-integrated tannins delivering a fleshy, enjoyable texture. The finish is persistent and flavorful.
Visual appearance
Deep, vivid color.
At nose
Red and black fruit aromas, with occasional herbal or spicy nuances.
On the palate
Supple, fleshy, and fruit-driven with a smooth, lingering finish.
Food pairings
This friendly red pairs beautifully with a wide variety of dishes:
Mediterranean cuisine: tomato-basil pasta, pizza, vegetable tian
Grilled or sauced red meats: ribeye steak, roasted lamb
White meats: roast chicken, grilled pork
Firm cheeses: Cantal, Manchego, Tomme
