Les Collines du Bourdic Heritage Merlot

Nestled in the beautiful southern French countryside, we find the magnificent Les Collines du Bourdic winery. The heart of this winery is located near the historic city of Nîmes. The winery boasts a rich and fascinating history, dating back to 1928. That year, several winegrowers from the region joined forces and established a new wine cooperative. This cooperative aimed to produce more than just a "vin de table" (wine de vin). They aimed to produce top-quality wines at reasonable prices. And they've certainly succeeded! The awards Coullines du Bourdic has since received further confirm this!

Old vines for this Heritage red wine

Heritage—the word speaks for itself. This wine is a heritage wine from the magnificent Bourdic winery. The minimalist label features an old vine, instantly recognizable as this heritage. Merlot grapes, one of Bourdic's favorite grapes, were used for this delicious red wine. Amidst the southern French landscape, we find beautiful vines that have reached considerable age. This age allows the vines to be deeply rooted in the rich subsoil, allowing the plant to draw sufficient nutrients from the soil and ensuring the grapes thrive. Of course, the weather is also crucial for the harvest. It's certainly perfect in the south of France. The warm summers and mild winters ensure these conditions are perfect for the plant and the grapes. At the end of the growing season, the winemaker determines when the Merlot grapes are harvested. Each bunch is carefully transported to the winery, where the grapes undergo a gentle pressing. The pure juice released by this gentle pressing is the beginning of a superb wine!

Typical Merlot

After aging in the Bourdic cellars, the time finally arrived for us to taste this wine. Pouring it, we were immediately captivated by its beautiful ruby-red color with a purple sheen—typical Merlot. The aroma is pleasantly soft and rich. Numerous hints of cherries and blackberries interspersed with a subtle touch of spice. On the palate, this red wine from Heritage Bourdic is phenomenally smooth. The mouthfeel is incredibly pleasant, with refined hints of ripe blackberries, a touch of blackcurrant fruit, and a subtle tingle of pepper on the back of the tongue. The long finish ensures that we will be able to savor this top wine for a long time to come!