LE MERLE
Its history:
This cuvée is called « Le Merle » (blackbird in English) in reference of a plot of our vineyard.
The vineyard :
· Middle-ages : 10 years old
· Average yield : 50 hl / ha
· Schistous soil
The vinification :
· Traditional vinification for reds
· Direct press for rosés and whites
Technical elements :
· Bordelaise bottle
· 75 cl – Case of 6 bottles/50 cl – Case of 12 bottles
37,5 cl – Case of 12 bottles/ MG – Case of 3 bottles
Decorated case with separation
Grape variety: Grenache (50 %)
Cinsault (30 %)
Syrah (10%)
Carignan (5%)
Cabernet (5 %)
Tasting notes :
Beautiful pale colour, with peach nuance.
It distils scents fruity of peach, melon, “English candy” with a mineral point.
The mouth is soft, silky, very feminine, delicate, slightly sweetened, ending in a refreshing note which invites to re-taste.
A real Spring pleasure.
To drink with: Aperitif, Fishes or “ratatouille”.
Taste temperature :
8 - 12 °C
Wine for aging : 1 to 2 years
