Louis Eschenauer Merlot, Pays d'Oc

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Producer
Louis Eschenauer
Grape Varieties
Merlot
Optimum Drinking
Within 4 years
Wine Style
Easy drinking fruity red with good length
Alcohol by Volume
13.5%
Closure
Screwcap
Country
France
Style / Colour
Red

Designation : VIN DE PAYS D'OC IGP

Grape varieties : 100% Merlot

Origin : Vineyard of Vin de Pays d'Oc, South of France, in Languedoc-Roussillon.

Vinification : The grapes are harvested when ripe, de-stemmed, crushed and then fermented for 6 to 12 days. The fermentation temperature is kept below 32°C and the wine is gently pressed. Lastly the wine is racked, filtered and bottled.

Soil : The area offers a large range of different type of soil such as sand, clay-chalk and schist.

Colour : An extremely deep garnet red

Nose : An expressive bouquet unveiling notes of red fruit, blackcurrant and cherry.

Palate : With a very long finish, this wine reveals smooth and silky tannins.

Food pairings : This wine goes particularly well with roast poultry, fried tofu or with salads and fine cheeses.

Serving condition in C° : 15 - 17°C.

Alcohol content : 13.5%

Cellar potential : 2 - 4 years

The technical information on this wine is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. This information may be subject to change according to vintage

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