91
points
Domaine Sainte Léocadie 2007 Les Clauses Red (Minervois)
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$25
A stunning Minervois red composed of 50% Syrah, 30% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre and 10% Carignan. Garrigue definitely takes center stage on the nose via thyme and lavender, with a strong black cherry and raspberry backbone. A lush, satiny texture with dusty tannins and a rich mocha-infused finish.
— L.B.
(12/15/2010)
89
points
Domaine Sainte Léocadie 2008 Leukadios Red (Minervois)
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$18
Soft barnyard mingles with dried thyme and lavender, adding complexity to the juicy plum, cherry and wild raspberry flavors. Creamy but firm, with gripping tannins and a cocoa-dusted finish. With 50% Syrah, 40% Grenache and 10% Carignan, this is an intense Minervois that can stand up to beef stew or braised short ribs.
— L.B.
(3/1/2011)
87
points
Domaine Sainte Léocadie 2007 Fernand Averoux Red (Minervois)
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$30
A blend of 60% Syrah and 40% Grenache, this wine offers both beefy and herbal notes among the more standard black raspberry and plum fruit flavors. Medium-full on the palate with a hint of sanguine character, this comes off a bit brighter and more balanced than one might anticipated from the bouquet.
— L.B.
(12/15/2010)
86
points
Domaine Sainte Léocadie 2006 Cuvée Fernand Averoux Red (Minervois)
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$19
With 70% Syrah and 30% Grenache, this wine exhibits loads of red fruit character: raspberries strawberry, red currant and rhubarb all make an appearance backed by accents of garrigue herbaceousness. Good acidity and light tannins makes this an easy go-to for barbecue chicken or pork.
— L.B.
(8/1/2009)