Languedoc's most historically significant and geologically diverse wine appellation — the semi-circular amphitheatre of hillsides north of the Canal du Midi in the Hérault and Aude departments, producing Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Carignan blends of warming Mediterranean character from limestone, schist, and clay soils. The sub-zone La Livinière produces some of Languedoc's most concentrated and age-worthy reds. Minervois also produces Muscat de Saint-Jean-de-Minervois (the richest of all Languedoc Muscats) and small quantities of white Roussanne-Marsanne-Viognier blends of genuine quality.
| Year | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | Outstanding Minervois vintage; Grenache and Syrah from La Livinière limestone showed extraordinary dark fruit concentration and Mediterranean herb complexity. |
| 2021 | — | Classic vintage; the limestone amphitheatre produced wines of excellent freshness; Carignan from old vines of particular aromatic interest. |
| 2020 | — | Benchmark year; La Livinière sub-zone wines of exceptional concentration and longevity; international critics' rediscovery of serious Languedoc Minervois. |
| 2019 | — | Outstanding vintage; Grenache-Syrah blends of extraordinary garrigue herb complexity and dark fruit intensity; Minervois's reputation continues to rise. |
| 2018 | — | Warm vintage producing generous Minervois of good concentration; Mediterranean conditions ideal for Grenache's natural richness. |