Winery Jean-René GermanierMerlot Réserve
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or lamb.
The Merlot Réserve of the Winery Jean-René Germanier is in the top 40 of wines of Valais.
Taste structure of the Merlot Réserve from the Winery Jean-René Germanier
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Merlot Réserve of Winery Jean-René Germanier in the region of Valais is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Merlot Réserve
Pairings that work perfectly with Merlot Réserve
Original food and wine pairings with Merlot Réserve
The Merlot Réserve of Winery Jean-René Germanier matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of oxtail confit in red wine, leg with a spoon or seven o'clock leg or veal paupiettes with cider.
Details and technical informations about Winery Jean-René Germanier's Merlot Réserve.
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 Merlot Réserve from Winery Jean-René Germanier are 2014, 2009, 2015, 2013 and 2008.
Informations about the Winery Jean-René Germanier
The Winery Jean-René Germanier is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 68 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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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.
