Wines Coteaux de Béziers Domaine Mi-Côte - Cuvée 31

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Domaine Mi-Côte’s Cuvée 31 from the Coteaux de Béziers IGP represents a modern approach to Languedoc red wines. As a non-vintage cuvée, it likely blends multiple harvests, ensuring a consistent style year after year. The precise grape composition is not specified, but typical blends from this region include Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, and sometimes Mourvèdre, each lending structure, fruitiness, and a touch of Mediterranean spice. The winemaking here is aimed at accessibility, with soft tannins, ripe fruit character—think blackberries and cherries—and a hint of garrigue herbs, achieved through short to medium maceration and gentle handling in the cellar, sometimes with a brief maturation in neutral tanks to preserve freshness.

The Languedoc is France's largest wine-producing region, stretching from the coast near the Spanish border inland towards the foothills. The Coteaux de Béziers sit just a few kilometres from the Mediterranean Sea, benefiting from maritime breezes that temper the sunny, warm climate. The mosaic of clay-limestone soils and pebbly terraces imparts depth and a subtle minerality to the wines, while the long tradition of winemaking in Béziers—a city with Roman roots—adds a sense of heritage to every bottle. The emphasis in recent decades has been on quality and innovation, which is evident in forward-thinking estates like Domaine Mi-Côte.

Cuvée 31, with its ripe, juicy profile and rounded tannins, is a versatile companion at the table. Enjoy it with classic southern French dishes such as grilled lamb with rosemary, cassoulet, or a robust ratatouille. It would equally partner well with charcuterie boards, pepperoni pizza, or barbecue meats, where its fruitiness complements savoury and slightly spicy flavours. For a local touch, serve alongside tapenade or roasted Mediterranean vegetables.

Best enjoyed slightly cool, serve this wine at about 15-17°C. Open the bottle a half-hour before serving to allow the aromas to unfold fully. This red is crafted for immediate pleasure, so feel free to enjoy it young, while its freshness and fruit are at their peak.