Appellation: Blaye

Area of Production:

Grape: Merlot

Vintage: 2016

Bottle Style: Bordeaux

Vineyard: In operation since 1953 (65+ years)

Soil: Clay & Limestone

Vinification:

  • The wine « Cuvée Merlot » is issued from a selection of best tanks of 100% Merlot, the main grape produced in the Blaye
  • Aged on the lees until bottling in September

Alcohol content: 13%

Description: The wine shows a deep garnet color and expresses red fruit on the nose. The wine is medium body, balanced with well-knit tannins and features flavors of strawberries and raspberries. The finish is surprisingly long for a wine of its price point.