Northeast of Lyon, in the Languedoc region, we find the vineyards for this delicious Brique d'Or Merlot. The old plants are planted in soil rich in clay. This allows them to draw sufficient moisture from the soil in the warm Mediterranean climate. This is not entirely insignificant, as rainfall during warm periods is minimal. Thanks to the Mediterranean climate, the Merlot grape, originally from Bordeaux, feels completely at home and at ease. Perfect for a peaceful growing season. Naturally, the winemaker of Brique d'Or wines keeps a close eye on the vineyards. When he deems the right ripeness for the Merlot has been reached, the grapes are harvested at the end of the night, early in the morning. After this, the small "blue pearls" are carefully transported to the winery for pressing. After vinification, the Brique d'Or, as the name suggests, is aged briefly in oak barrels. This gives this superb red wine more power and, certainly, smoothness.
If we had to sum up this red wine in one word, the first word that comes to mind is "finesse." Because this Brique d'Or Merlot is truly a wine full of finesse! The Brique d'Or Merlot is quintessentially French. Take a sip of this superb wine, and you'll instantly picture that picturesque village from last summer. You'll taste delicious classic notes of dark fruit, plums, and figs. It's too tempting not to drink the whole bottle. Full, rounded, and smooth, with a finish as long as the evenings they can only offer in France.
