5000 vine per hectare High trellising, Guyot and Royat pruning Limestone and clay hills.
French Bouledogue Merlot / Cabernet Sauvignon RED WINE
Appellation | IGP Pays d’Oc |
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Blend | 50 % Merlot / 50% Cabernet Sauvignon |
ABV | 13,5 % Alc. /Vol |
Age of vines / Yields : | 20 – 30 years / 35 HL / Hectare |
Color | Vibrant and deep red color |
Nose | The nose develops aromas blackcurrant buds, raspberry and menthol. |
Serving temperature | Best served at 16-18°C |
Preservation | Up to 5 years, in good storage conditions. |
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Winemaking
Night mechanical harvest for preservation of the aromatic potentiel.
Soft destemming and crushing. Heated pre-fermentation maceration.
3 weeks maceration on skins. Minimal use of sulfites.
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Palate
The mouth is round and the mid-palate is full and elegant. The final is velvety with milky notes of strawberry and vanilla
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Food pairing
A perfect match with any red meat (grilled or stewed) or a plate of French cheeses.