Winery Les Coteaux du PicLe Merlot de Jeannot Saint Guilhem le Desert
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.
Taste structure of the Le Merlot de Jeannot Saint Guilhem le Desert from the Winery Les Coteaux du Pic
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Le Merlot de Jeannot Saint Guilhem le Desert of Winery Les Coteaux du Pic in the region of Pays d'Oc is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Le Merlot de Jeannot Saint Guilhem le Desert
Pairings that work perfectly with Le Merlot de Jeannot Saint Guilhem le Desert
Original food and wine pairings with Le Merlot de Jeannot Saint Guilhem le Desert
The Le Merlot de Jeannot Saint Guilhem le Desert of Winery Les Coteaux du Pic matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of pasticcio (greece), spaghetti with tuna (real italian recipe) or roast pork with prunes.
Details and technical informations about Winery Les Coteaux du Pic's Le Merlot de Jeannot Saint Guilhem le Desert.
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 Le Merlot de Jeannot Saint Guilhem le Desert from Winery Les Coteaux du Pic are 2018
Informations about the Winery Les Coteaux du Pic
The Winery Les Coteaux du Pic is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 74 wines for sale in the of Saint-Guilhem-le-Desert to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Saint-Guilhem-le-Desert
The wine region of Saint-Guilhem-le-Desert is located in the region of Pays d'Oc of Vin de Pays of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Mas Foulaquier or the Domaine Mas de Daumas Gassac produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Saint-Guilhem-le-Desert are Merlot, Viognier and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Saint-Guilhem-le-Desert often reveals types of flavors of vegetal, earthy or leather and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, red currant or minerality.
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: Amylic
Aroma reminiscent of banana, candy, and sometimes nail polish, particularly present in primeur wines. The amylic taste is reminiscent of the aromas of industrial confectionery and does not reflect a great expression of terroir.
