Domaine Mermetus - Henri et Vincent CholletMerle Noir
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 Merle Noir from the Domaine Mermetus - Henri et Vincent Chollet
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Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Merle Noir of Domaine Mermetus - Henri et Vincent Chollet in the region of Vaud is a powerful.
Food and wine pairings with Merle Noir
Pairings that work perfectly with Merle Noir
Original food and wine pairings with Merle Noir
The Merle Noir of Domaine Mermetus - Henri et Vincent Chollet matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of kamounia : tunisian beef stew, greek-style shepherd's pie or stuffed red mullet ballotines.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Mermetus - Henri et Vincent Chollet's Merle Noir.
Discover the grape variety: Merlot
Merlot is a red grape variety with small black berries that appeared at the end of the 18th century. It is produced in most of the Bordeaux terroirs, where it represents 58% of the planted area, and its best terroir is located in Pomerol and Saint-Emilion on cool, clay-limestone soils. At the mythical Château Pétrus, the wine is made with 95% Merlot, with a dark, dense colour, aromas of red and black fruits and a superb range of flavours, the Merlot transforms during its ageing to give way to notes of prunes, undergrowth and spices. On the palate, it is supple with distinguished tannins. It is often blended with Cabernet Sauvignon. Merlot is no longer exclusive to Bordeaux, it is nowadays vinified all over the world.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Merle Noir from Domaine Mermetus - Henri et Vincent Chollet are 2014, 0
Informations about the Domaine Mermetus - Henri et Vincent Chollet
The Domaine Mermetus - Henri et Vincent Chollet is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 37 wines for sale in the of Lavaux to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Lavaux
The wine region of Lavaux is located in the region of Vaud of Switzerland. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Louis Bovard or the Château de Chillon produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Lavaux are Chasselas, Pinot noir and Gamay noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Lavaux often reveals types of flavors of peach, cheese or microbio and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, floral or citrus fruit.
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.
The word of the wine: Burgundy melon
A white grape variety from Burgundy that is not widely used in its native region, but has spread to the Nantes region. It is the exclusive variety of Muscadet. It gives a dry pale yellow wine, supple and lively, with an intense bouquet, to which maturing on lees gives fatness and aromatic complexity.
