Chateau MerlotDomaine de la Gers Grand Cru
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or pasta.
The Domaine de la Gers Grand Cru of the Chateau Merlot is in the top 30 of wines of Gard.
Taste structure of the Domaine de la Gers Grand Cru from the Chateau Merlot
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Domaine de la Gers Grand Cru of Chateau Merlot in the region of Pays d'Oc is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Domaine de la Gers Grand Cru
Pairings that work perfectly with Domaine de la Gers Grand Cru
Original food and wine pairings with Domaine de la Gers Grand Cru
The Domaine de la Gers Grand Cru of Chateau Merlot matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of beef tongue with mushrooms, soy and shrimp noodles or orloff roast.
Discover the grape 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.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Domaine de la Gers Grand Cru from Chateau Merlot are 2002
Informations about the Chateau Merlot
The Chateau Merlot is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 1 wines for sale in the of Gard to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Gard
The wine region of Gard is located in the region of Pays d'Oc of Vin de Pays of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Roc d'Anglade or the Domaine Mas des Bressades produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Gard are Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Mourvèdre, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Gard often reveals types of flavors of cream, green apple or honeysuckle and sometimes also flavors of nutmeg, cheese or orange.
The wine region of Pays d'Oc
Pays d'Oc is the PGI for red, white and rosé wines that are produced over a wide area of the southern coast of France. The PGI catchment area corresponds roughly to the Languedoc-roussillon">Languedoc-Roussillon wine region, one of the largest wine regions in France. The area covers all wines that are not produced under the strict laws that govern AOC-level appellations in the regions: among them, Corbières, Minervois and the Languedoc appellation itself. The Pays d'Oc PGI is arguably the most important in France, producing the majority of the country's PGI wines.
The word of the wine: Barrel
Unit of measure for the transport and marketing of bulk wines, corresponding to 4 barrels of 225 l, i.e. 900 l.
