Clos de GatSycra Merlot
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or lamb.
The Sycra Merlot of the Clos de Gat is in the top 20 of wines of Israel and in the top 10 of wines of Judean Hills.
Taste structure of the Sycra Merlot from the Clos de Gat
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Sycra Merlot of Clos de Gat in the region of Judean Hills is a powerful.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Sycra Merlot of Clos de Gat in the region of Judean Hills often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Sycra Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with Sycra Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with Sycra Merlot
The Sycra Merlot of Clos de Gat matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of enchiladas franchouillards, lamb tagine with artichokes and dried tomatoes or tunisian pasta.
Details and technical informations about Clos de Gat's Sycra Merlot.
Discover the grape variety: Merlot
Round and fleshy reds with a velvety texture, showing aromas of ripe plum, black cherry, cocoa and truffle notes with age. Supple tannins, generous alcohol, indulgent finish. Pillar of Libournais (Pomerol with Pétrus, Saint-Émilion with Cheval Blanc and Ausone) and signature of Super Tuscans, Italian Wales and Washington State. A cross of Cabernet Franc × Magdeleine Noire, France's most planted red variety.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Sycra Merlot from Clos de Gat are 2009, 2012, 2011, 0 and 2016.
Informations about the Clos de Gat
The Clos de Gat is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 18 wines for sale in the of Judean Hills to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Judean Hills
Qualitative heart of Israeli wine around Jerusalem, the country's first official AO (2020). Dense, structured reds with signature notes of ripe blackcurrant, blackberry, mint, eucalyptus, Mediterranean herbs and spice, firm tannins and freshness tightened by altitude. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot in Bordeaux blends. Also peppery Syrah, dense Petit Verdot.
The word of the wine: Farm
Wine dominated by a strong acidity and/or biting tannins. In this case, the components of the wine need to melt, i.e. to harmonize during the maturation in the cellar.
