Grape variety saga: Mourvèdre

Mourvèdre is a Spanish grape variety. It arrived in France during the 16th century and is cultivated in particular in Languedoc-Roussillon, in the Rhone Valley and in Provence. The Mediterranean terroir is best suited to Mourvèdre because it needs sun and clay-limestone soils. It is also said that Mourvèdre needs to see the sea.

Mourvèdre is recognized by its compact clusters and its spherical, bluish-black berries.

It is used for red wines. This grape variety with a strong personality gives a structured and tannic wine. It transmits to the wine aromas of spices, black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry), stewed and candied fruits with vegetal touches of garrigue or laurel.

Mourvèdre is part of the grape varieties of Château l'Hospitalet, for example, where it faces the sea. It is expressed wonderfully in the Château l'Hospitalet Grand Vin Rouge cuvée, where it is blended with Carignan and Syrah.