Winery CastelnauL'Enclos Merlot - Cabernet
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Merlot.
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 L'Enclos Merlot - Cabernet from the Winery Castelnau
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the L'Enclos Merlot - Cabernet of Winery Castelnau 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 L'Enclos Merlot - Cabernet of Winery Castelnau in the region of Pays d'Oc often reveals types of flavors of spices, red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with L'Enclos Merlot - Cabernet
Pairings that work perfectly with L'Enclos Merlot - Cabernet
Original food and wine pairings with L'Enclos Merlot - Cabernet
The L'Enclos Merlot - Cabernet of Winery Castelnau matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of thai beef skewers, salmon lasagna or chicken bonne femme.
Details and technical informations about Winery Castelnau's L'Enclos Merlot - Cabernet.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon
Cabernet-Sauvignon 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 bunches, and small grapes. Cabernet-Sauvignon noir can be found in many vineyards: South-West, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Rhone Valley, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of L'Enclos Merlot - Cabernet from Winery Castelnau are 2016, 2015, 2017, 2013
Informations about the Winery Castelnau
The Winery Castelnau is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 43 wines for sale in the of Pays d'Oc to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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: Flavours
There are generally four so-called fundamental flavours: acidity, bitterness, sweetness and saltiness. The first three are considered to be the building blocks of the structure of wines. They are perceived by the taste buds that cover the surface of the tongue.
