Over at Spittoon (www.spittoon.biz)Andrew has enthusiastically reviewed a white Minervois from the Moulin des Nonnes. Although reds make up the bulk of the production from this corner of the Languedoc, I have often thought the whites were under-rated - probably because we tend to think of the best whites coming from cool climate zones rather than the hot and sunny south of France. Minervois also suffers from a rather "rustic" image which works against the expectation of good clean crisp whites. But that is where things are changing, and throughout the Languedoc there are increasing numbers of producers who are really focussed on making quality wines. The grape varieties focus on Roussanne and Grenache Blanc.
The domaine is at Azille (11 Aude, Languedoc) between the Canal du Midi and the Montagne Noire (Black Mountain) although whether there is still a mill (moulin) or any nuns (nonne) I cannot be sure.
The wine is available from Noel Young Wines in Cambridge - who have a tremendous selection of wines including some favourites such as the Corbieres from Castelmaure, Madirans from Chateau Montus and Bouscassé, Cahors from Chateau de Cedre and Jurancons from Charles Hours.
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