Le Vin Merlot d'Oc 3,0 l Bag in Box - Peter Mertes

In the glass, the Le Vin Merlot d'Oc 3.0 l bag-in-box wine tube from Peter Mertes presents a bright purple-red color. On the nose, this Peter Mertes red wine reveals all kinds of blackberries, black currants, mulberries, and blueberries.

This French wine delights with its elegantly dry taste profile. It was bottled with 5.9 grams of residual sugar. As one might naturally expect from a wine at the premium entry level, this Frenchman enchants, despite all its dryness, with the finest balance. Aroma does not necessarily require a lot of residual sugar. On the palate, this well-balanced red wine is characterized by an incredibly smooth texture. Thanks to its present fruit acidity, Le Vin Merlot d'Oc 3.0 l bag-in-box presents itself wonderfully fresh and lively on the palate. In the finish, this red wine from the Oc wine-growing region finally impresses with a lovely length. Hints of mulberry and black currant once again appear.

Vinification of Peter Mertes Le Vin Merlot d'Oc 3.0 l Bag-In-Box

The basis for the balanced Le Vin Merlot d'Oc 3.0 l bag-in-box from Oc is grapes of the Merlot variety. After hand-picking, the grapes are quickly brought to the press house. There they are sorted and gently crushed. This is followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. After fermentation is complete, Le Vin Merlot d'Oc 3.0 l bag-in-box can continue to harmonize for a few months on the fine lees. After the wine has been finished, Le Vin Merlot d'Oc 3.0 l bag-in-box is gently harmonized.

Food recommendation for Peter Mertes Le Vin Merlot d'Oc 3.0 l Bag-In-Box

This red wine from France is best enjoyed at a tempered 15–18°C. It pairs perfectly as an accompanying wine with spinach gratin with almonds, lamb ragout with chickpeas and dried figs, or leek soup.

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