Winery Croix d'Or - Merlot

Winery Croix d'OrMerlot

3.2
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Merlot of Winery Croix d'Or is a red wine from the region of Pays d'Oc.
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.

Taste structure of the Merlot from the Winery Croix d'Or

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Merlot of Winery Croix d'Or in the region of Pays d'Oc is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Merlot of Winery Croix d'Or in the region of Pays d'Oc often reveals types of flavors of red fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Croix d'Or's Merlot.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
12.5°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

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

Merlot - 2018
In the top 100 of of Pays d'Oc wines
Average rating: 3.411100
Merlot - 2017
In the top 100 of of Pays d'Oc wines
Average rating: 3.211100
Merlot - 2016
In the top 100 of of Pays d'Oc wines
Average rating: 3.411100
Merlot - 2015
In the top 100 of of Pays d'Oc wines
Average rating: 3.411100
Merlot - 2014
In the top 100 of of Pays d'Oc wines
Average rating: 311100
Merlot - 2013
In the top 100 of of Pays d'Oc wines
Average rating: 311100
Merlot - 2012
In the top 100 of of Pays d'Oc wines
Average rating: 3.111100

The best vintages of Merlot from Winery Croix d'Or are 2018, 2016, 2015, 2017 and 2012.

Informations about the Winery Croix d'Or

The winery offers 10 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.4.
It is in the top 5 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Pays d'Oc

The Winery Croix d'Or is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 10 wines for sale in the of Pays d'Oc to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Pays d'Oc
In the top 55000 of of France wines
In the top 1500 of of Pays d'Oc wines
In the top 150000 of red wines
In the top 250000 wines of the world

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.

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The word of the wine: Apyrene

Seedless grape.

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