For the Merlot vineyards for this Denis Marchais, we travel to the Languedoc-Roussillon wine region. There, the old vineyards are filled with overripe Merlot grapes. The grape thrives in this region, especially thanks to the warmth. The sun is always present in the vineyards. The Merlot grapes thrive and draw abundant nutrients from the rich soil structure. Wine has been grown on these lands for many years.
It's a true masterpiece that winemaker Denis Marchais creates. The ripe Merlot bunches are thoroughly inspected upon arrival. Unusable bunches are removed, and the remainder is slowly pressed. The purple, ruby-red juice creates a warm sensation in the glass. It flows from the glass, bringing to mind nuances of blackberry, cherry, currant, and fresh plum. The wine is very smooth on the palate, with beautiful flavors of ripe red and black fruit, along with hints of toffee and vanilla. A touch of sweet spice and berry fruit lingers on the palate and in the finish, perfectly balancing everything.
