TERRES DE MOLINES MERLOT
TERROIRS : Clay and limestone.
VARIETALS : 100% merlot.
VINIFICATION :
- Yield limitation through spring pruning and « green harvest ».
- Selected leaf removal to improve grape ripeness and health.
- Late harvest to promote skin and aromatic ripeness.
- 100% destemming with sorting.
- Cold pre-fermentation maceration to maximize aromas and color.
- Temperature controlled fermentation ( 25°C) with limited extraction.
- Maceration under hot skin cap (30°C) for 4 days in order to round off the tannins.
- Aging with micro-oxygenation to refine the tannins.
TASTING NOTES :
- Appearance : Dark and brilliant red.
- Nose : Very generous and complex with aromas of black cherry and underwood.
- Taste : Tender and fruity it finishes with velvety tannins.
AGING POTENTIAL : Enjoy now or cellar up to 3 years.
FOOD & WINE PAIRING : Serve at 65°F (18°C).
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Downloads :
- Fact sheet
- Recipe
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