Vintage : 2016
Grape Variety : Merlot
Situation : The slopes of the Durance
Age of vines : 25 years
Winemaking: A Merlot made as a sweet wine. Picked slightly over-ripe, fermentation stopped by cold shock.
Brilliant pink veering towards gleaming garnet. |
Rich red fruit on the nose – crushed raspberry, redcurrant. |
Fresh and delicate attack evolving to the same red fruit as the nose with the addition of cherry. Soft and delicate finish, low in tannins… |
Perfect with dark chocolate desserts, crispy biscuits and chocolate hazelnut thins! It also makes a superb savoury pairing with foie gras with ginger … |