Hérisson Le Nat’

From wine to bottle, Hérisson Le Nat' is an ecological and sustainable wine. Harvested by hand, the grapes are vinified without additives following the principles of the natural method. Concerned about our environmental impact, we have chosen a reusable bottle and a bio-sourced label based on natural inks from wine lees and charcoal.

ORIGINS & TERROIRS

Grape variety: Merlot, Syrah

Appellation: Vin de France

Label: Vin biologique - Certifié par Ecocert, Demeter, Sans sulfites ajoutés, Réemploi, Vin Méthode Nature

Average yield: 2 hl/ha

Vines are located in the Aude region close to Narbonne, planted on clay-limestone soils.

Vinification & ageing

Plot selection, manual grape harvest. Traditional vinification in concrete tanks with indigenous yeasts. No input or SO2 added during all the process. Cellar work is made by daily punch down at the beginning and in the end of fermentation for a gentle extraction of berry compounds.In the last third of fermentation, a racking to promote the fractionation of marc cap. Vatting for 3 weeks, wine ageing in concrete tanks. Fining : No. Filtration : No.

Tasting notes

Sensory Palette: Gourmand, Riche

Visual: Purlple colour with violet reflections

Olfactory: Complex, black fruits and spices

Gustatory: Full-bodied with silky tannins

Serving temperature: 16-18°C

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Merlot

Native to the Bordeaux region, its name refers to Merle, the French word for blackbird because of its color. Particularly rich in anthocyanins, Merlot has a high color intensity, resulting in dark, dense wines with a deep purple-red color. In warmer regions, it offers an aromatic palette marked by notes of black and red fruit, and develops aromas of plum, black cherry and blackberry. With age, wines made from Merlot develop aromas of jam, licorice and undergrowth. This variety is often blended with Cabernet Sauvignon or Cabernet Franc. Merlot is grown all over the world and is one of the best-known grape varieties.