2015 Château Saint Jacques d'Albas "Le Chateau d'Albas" Minervois

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Situated to the east of the walled city of Carcassonne and in the shadow of the Montagne Noire (Black Mountains) lies Minervois. The village of Laure-Minervois is home to the winery Château Saint Jacques d'Albas, a 90-hectare estate in the hills above the village. Some 26 hectares of the estate are planted to vines with the rest composed of forests and creeks acting as a natural barrier to their neighbors. At the winery, a small team led by owner Graham Nutter, crafts superb reds, whites and rosés, all of which are farmed organically. The "Le Château" is a blend of 70% Syrah and 30% Grenache that spends about 12 months in oak, about 20% new. It has a rich palate loaded with red and black fruit flavors rounded out by supple tannins.