Winery Marc-Henri LeyvrazMerlot Saint-Saphorin Grand Cru
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 Merlot Saint-Saphorin Grand Cru from the Winery Marc-Henri Leyvraz
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Merlot Saint-Saphorin Grand Cru of Winery Marc-Henri Leyvraz in the region of Vaud is a powerful.
Food and wine pairings with Merlot Saint-Saphorin Grand Cru
Pairings that work perfectly with Merlot Saint-Saphorin Grand Cru
Original food and wine pairings with Merlot Saint-Saphorin Grand Cru
The Merlot Saint-Saphorin Grand Cru of Winery Marc-Henri Leyvraz matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of shepherd's pie (potatoes, beef, carrots, bacon), tomatoes, zucchini, potatoes stuffed moroccan style with... or beef mironton.
Details and technical informations about Winery Marc-Henri Leyvraz's Merlot Saint-Saphorin Grand Cru.
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.
Informations about the Winery Marc-Henri Leyvraz
The Winery Marc-Henri Leyvraz is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 13 wines for sale in the of Saint-Saphorin to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Saint-Saphorin
The wine region of Saint-Saphorin is located in the region of Lavaux of Vaud of Switzerland. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine du Daley or the Domaine Louis Bovard produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Saint-Saphorin are Chasselas, Pinot noir and Gamay noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Saint-Saphorin often reveals types of flavors of citrus, spices or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of tropical fruit, cheese or cream.
The wine region of Vaud
Vaud is Switzerland's second-largest wine region, located in the French-speaking southwest. The region - which is also one of 26 cantons in the country - is best known for its crisp, white Fendant wines (the national name for the Chasselas variety) and its stunning lakeside landscapes. Both of these reach their zenith in the grand crus of Lavaux/dezaley">Dezaley and Calamin. These famous Lavaux Vineyard terraces, which rise steeply up above Lake Geneva (Lac Léman), are considered of such importance that they are now enjoy protected status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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