The white merlot (or merlau) is a grape variety of Bordeaux origin. It was mainly cultivated in the Graves, Blayais and Bourgeais regions. Merlot blanc is a cross between folle blanche and merlot noir. merlot blanc, although fertile and productive, is a grape variety that is now in decline and is no longer replanted. Its bunches are composed of juicy berries of a green to golden yellow color when they are well ripe, they fear grey rot and drought. The white merlot produces white wines with a low alcohol content and is now part of the Pineau-des-Charentes appellation.

Informations about the Winery Dune

The winery offers 3 different wines.

Its wines get an average rating of 3.4.

It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region

It is located in Sable de Camargue in the region of Pays d'Oc

The Winery Dune is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 3 wines for sale in the of Sable de Camargue to come and discover on site or to buy online.

In the top 200000 of of France wines

In the top 5000 of of Sable de Camargue wines

In the top 400000 of red wines

In the top 750000 wines of the world

The wine region of Sable de Camargue

The wine region of Sable de Camargue is located in the region of Pays d'Oc of Vin de Pays of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Dune (Caveau Les Sablons) or the Domaine L'Ephémère des Embruns produce mainly wines pink, red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Sable de Camargue are Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Sable de Camargue often reveals types of flavors of cream, saline or pear and sometimes also flavors of honey, pineapple or tropical.

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: Confit

Said of red wines that offer a very ripe nose of red and black fruits reminiscent of jam. On the palate, these aromas are dominant, the wine is very fleshy and round, and leaves an impression of sweetness on the finish that weighs it down.