Wines made from Merlot grapes of Limoux
Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Limoux.
More informations about the variety Merlot
Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.
More informations about the region of Languedoc-Roussillon
Limoux is a relatively New appellation (created in 2003) in the eastern Part of the Aude region of Southern France, which applies to both red and white wines. The vineyards extend around the town that gave it its name, in the foothills of the Pyrenees east of the Languedoc-Roussillon/corbieres">Corbières and south of Carcassonne. Historically, this region is best known for its Sparkling wines, which are produced and sold under the appellations of Blanquette de Limoux and Crémant de Limoux. The vineyards here are higher and cooler than those of any other appellation in the Languedoc-Roussillon, and also further away from the moderating temperature influences of the Mediterranean.
What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?
- OakPresent in 11% of Merlot
- SpicesPresent in 8% of Merlot
- Black fruitPresent in 7% of Merlot
- Non oakPresent in 7% of Merlot
- Red fruitPresent in 7% of Merlot
- OakyPresent in 6% of Merlot
- EarthPresent in 6% of Merlot
- MicrobioPresent in 6% of Merlot
- Black fruitsPresent in 4% of Merlot
- PepperPresent in 4% of Merlot
- CassisPresent in 3% of Merlot
- MineralityPresent in 2% of Merlot
- Tropical fruitPresent in 2% of Merlot
- PlumPresent in 2% of Merlot
- StrawberriesPresent in 2% of Merlot
- ChocolatePresent in 2% of Merlot
- CreamPresent in 2% of Merlot
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Merlot
- EarthyPresent in 2% of Merlot
- CoffeePresent in 2% of Merlot
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