Winery Louis FonjallazOrchis Saillon Merlot
Red wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or lamb.
Taste structure of the Orchis Saillon Merlot from the Winery Louis Fonjallaz
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Orchis Saillon Merlot of Winery Louis Fonjallaz in the region of Valais is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Food and wine pairings with Orchis Saillon Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with Orchis Saillon Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with Orchis Saillon Merlot
The Orchis Saillon Merlot of Winery Louis Fonjallaz matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of shepherd's pie (quebec!), lamb mouse with figs and grapes or veal cutlets parmigiana.
Details and technical informations about Winery Louis Fonjallaz's Orchis Saillon Merlot.
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 Orchis Saillon Merlot from Winery Louis Fonjallaz are 2012, 2015, 2013
Informations about the Winery Louis Fonjallaz
The Winery Louis Fonjallaz is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 11 wines for sale in the of Valais to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Valais
The Valais is the largest wine region and appellation in Switzerland, responsible for around one third of the country's total wine production. The main Vineyard area covers the southeast-facing slopes of the dramatic Rhône river valley as the glacial waters run southwest between Leuk (Loeche in French) and Fully. The river changes direction at Martigny and then runs northwest to exit the valley and empty into Lac Léman (Lake Geneva). Vineyard area here comes to around 4,800 hectares (11,800 acres) and is generally located on (often steep) slopes and terraces between the flat, fertile, Heavy soils at the bottom of the valley - often given over to fruit production, industry and urban development - and the bare rock of the mountainside that towers above.
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Said of a wine served at a temperature around 18 °.
