Winery Le ValMerlot
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Merlot from the Winery Le Val
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Merlot of Winery Le Val in the region of Pays d'Oc is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Merlot of Winery Le Val in the region of Pays d'Oc often reveals types of flavors of oaky, red fruit or vanilla and sometimes also flavors of non oak, oak or spices.
Food and wine pairings with Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with Merlot
The Merlot of Winery Le Val matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef tagliata with truffle oil, pasta with veal stock sauce or duck parmentier with ceps.
Details and technical informations about Winery Le Val's 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 Merlot from Winery Le Val are 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015 and 2014.
Informations about the Winery Le Val
The Winery Le Val is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 21 wines for sale in the of Vin de Pays to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Vin de Pays
Intermediate category between AOC and Vin de France (renamed IGP in 2009), 27% of national volume. Accessible, expressive wines defined by their grape: opulent Chardonnay, lively Sauvignon, round Merlot, peppery Syrah, floral Viognier with apricot. 76 IGP in France at 3 scales: regional (Pays d'Oc, Méditerranée, Val de Loire), departmental or local. Flexible rules, wide range of permitted grapes, free grape and vintage labelling.
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: Acerbe
Acidic taste with a certain astringency reminiscent of unripe fruit.
