Winery J.BrixDéfier Coquelicot Vineyard Merlot
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or lamb.
Taste structure of the Défier Coquelicot Vineyard Merlot from the Winery J.Brix
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Défier Coquelicot Vineyard Merlot of Winery J.Brix in the region of California is a powerful.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Défier Coquelicot Vineyard Merlot of Winery J.Brix in the region of California often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Défier Coquelicot Vineyard Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with Défier Coquelicot Vineyard Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with Défier Coquelicot Vineyard Merlot
The Défier Coquelicot Vineyard Merlot of Winery J.Brix matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of borscht (russia), lamb with coconut milk or potjevleesch (meat in a pot).
Details and technical informations about Winery J.Brix's Défier Coquelicot Vineyard Merlot.
Discover the grape variety: Merlot
Round and fleshy reds with a velvety texture, showing aromas of ripe plum, black cherry, cocoa and truffle notes with age. Supple tannins, generous alcohol, indulgent finish. Pillar of Libournais (Pomerol with Pétrus, Saint-Émilion with Cheval Blanc and Ausone) and signature of Super Tuscans, Italian Wales and Washington State. A cross of Cabernet Franc × Magdeleine Noire, France's most planted red variety.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Défier Coquelicot Vineyard Merlot from Winery J.Brix are 2018, 0
Informations about the Winery J.Brix
The Winery J.Brix is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 18 wines for sale in the of Santa Ynez Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Santa Ynez Valley
Highly diverse east-west Santa Barbara AVA (1°F rise per mile inland, AVA 1983, 70+ grapes): cool in the west, Pinot Noir reigns in reds and vibrant Chardonnay in whites. Central Ballard Canyon, fleshy, spicy Syrah. Hotter east, structured Bordeaux Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, Rhône varieties. Also Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Gewurztraminer.
The wine region of California
Powerful, sunny reds: dense Napa Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, chocolate, tobacco, ample tannins), spicy, jammy Zinfandel from the Sierra Foothills, silky red-fruited Pinot Noir on the cool coast (Sonoma, Russian River, Central Coast). Opulent, buttery Chardonnay, notes of yellow fruit and vanilla. Varied climate, from the hot interior to the Pacific-cooled coast. 80% of US production, 139 AVAs including Napa (1st AVA, 1981).
The word of the wine: Deep
A rich, complex wine that lingers on the palate and gradually reveals a strong potential for aroma and structure.
