Merlot Cabernet

Merlot Cabernet / IGP Pays d’Oc

Beautiful ruby red dress. The nose is fine and elegant with notes of red fruits and spices. On the palate, one discovers the subtle marriage between the richness and power of the Merlot with the fruit and finesse of the Cabernet. All in perfect balance, worthy of a great wine!

Clear

Terroir

Vineyards at the botton of the slope, sheltered from the wind. Good sun exposure.

 

 


Grapes
60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet


Aging potential 
2 years


Service
14°C

Vinification

Separate vinification of the two grape varieties because they do not each optimal maturity at the same time. Fermentation then maceration for three weeks with daily pumping over and temperature control. Aging for 8 month in vats, filtration before bottling.

 

Tasting notes

Purple colour. powerful and intense nose with spicy notes and red fruit aromas. The roundness and the fruit of the Merlot grape variety combined with the beautiful structure of the Cabernet grape variety offers a well-balanced, fruity and very pleasant wine on the palate.

 

Food & wine pairing

Fine deli dishes, red meats, cheeses.