Winery La Tour de GâtigneMerlot
Red wine
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.
The Merlot of the Winery La Tour de Gâtigne is in the top 20 of wines of Cevennes.
Taste structure of the Merlot from the Winery La Tour de Gâtigne
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Merlot of Winery La Tour de Gâtigne in the region of Pays d'Oc is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with Merlot
The Merlot of Winery La Tour de Gâtigne matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of chinese fondue, chinese soy and chicken noodles (wok style) or veal chops au gratin.
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 Merlot from Winery La Tour de Gâtigne are 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015
Informations about the Winery La Tour de Gâtigne
The Winery La Tour de Gâtigne is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 12 wines for sale in the of Cevennes to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Cevennes
IGP in northern Gard on the foothills of the Cévennes massif: signature Syrah, Grenache, Carignan and Cinsault as fruity elegant reds with notes of cherry, raspberry, blackberry, altitude garrigue, spices and a peppery touch, signature balance preserved by the freshness of the relief. Merlot and Cabernet as complement. Fresh crunchy rosés. Chardonnay, Viognier, Sauvignon and Chasan as lively whites (citrus, flowers, yellow fruits).
The wine region of Pays d'Oc
The single-grape IGP par excellence: modern, accessible, frank and fruity wines, the popular signature of the Midi. Spicy Syrah reds (pepper, blackberry), round Merlot, structured Cabernet, generous Grenache, supple Cinsault. Crisp, tangy rosés. Opulent Chardonnay whites, lively Sauvignon, floral, apricoty Viognier.
The word of the wine: Tense
Said of a lively and nervous wine.
