Country: France
Grape Varietal: Merlot
Tasting Notes:
Nose: The nose is slightly tight and offers density, power and a fine grain. It reveals notes of wild cassis, wild blackberry, small notes of black pepper associated with touches of crushed raspberry, violet plum as well as hints of grilled, coffee and camphor.
Palate: The palate is fruity, racy, well-balanced and offers a mineral/juicy, very precise frame, a beautiful juicy/pulpy fruit as well as freshness, tension, finesse, deepness and a small power (controlled). On the palate this wine expresses notes of wild cassis, wild blackberry, small notes of small pulpy/juicy berries associated with touches of black pepper, juicy/pulpy blueberry, grilled, coffee as well as fine hints of camphor and black tea. Tannins are precise, racy and structuring.
Food Pairing: Beef, Lamb
Alcohol Content: 13%
Awards
93 pts - The Wine Cellar Insider