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Hérisson Sulphites Free

ORIGINS & TERROIRS

Grape variety: Merlot

Appellation: Vin de France

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

Average yield: 70 hl/ha

Vines are located between Béziers and Nîmes. This extended area gives a wide diversity of soils (clay-limestone soils, stony terraces, rolled pebbles).

Vinification & ageing

Night grape harvesting. Upon receipt, destemming and crushing, inerting and cold pre-fermentation maceration. Fermentation with temperature control (20-25°C), gentle pumping over and rack and return. Short vatting. Running off and pressing of the marc, assembly of drops and presses, rapid malolactic fermentation. No fining, microbiological stabilization via tangential filtration. No addition of sulfites during the entire winemaking process. Bottling: Use of a screw cap allowing a perfect seal necessary for the preservation of a sulfite-free wine.

Tasting notes

Sensory Palette: Complexe, Charpente

Visual: Dark purple color, garnet reflections

Olfactory: Complex nose, empyreumatic notes, blackberry, vanilla, ripe fruits

Gustatory: Beautiful motter, round, 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.