Réserve naturelle Merlot

ORIGINS & TERROIRS

Grape variety: Merlot

Appellation: IGP Pays d'Oc

Label: Vin biologique - Certifié par Ecocert

Average yield: 60 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, cold prefermentary maceration in a thermo-regulated stainless steel tank to extract color and aromatic precursors. Fermentation with temperature control (20-25°C), gentle pumping over and rack and return. Short vatting. Running off and marc pressing, blending of free-run juices and presses, malolactic fermentation. Aging in steel tanks.
Fining: No.
Filtration: Tangential.

Tasting notes

Sensory Palette: Rond, Fruité

Visual: Purple red color with garnet reflections

Olfactory: Red fruits, blackcurrant, white pepper, undergrowth notes

Gustatory: Aromatic, structured, 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.