Caves OrsatPrimus Classicus Merlot
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or lamb.
Taste structure of the Primus Classicus Merlot from the Caves Orsat
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Primus Classicus Merlot of Caves Orsat in the region of Valais is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Primus Classicus Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with Primus Classicus Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with Primus Classicus Merlot
The Primus Classicus Merlot of Caves Orsat matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of marinated shrimp skewers with garlic, harira algerian soup or sauté of veal with corsican style.
Details and technical informations about Caves Orsat's Primus Classicus Merlot.
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 Primus Classicus Merlot from Caves Orsat are 2017, 0
Informations about the Caves Orsat
The Caves Orsat is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 71 wines for sale in the of Valais to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Valais
The Valais is the largest wine region and appellation in Switzerland, responsible for around one third of the country's total wine production. The main Vineyard area covers the southeast-facing slopes of the dramatic Rhône river valley as the glacial waters run southwest between Leuk (Loeche in French) and Fully. The river changes direction at Martigny and then runs northwest to exit the valley and empty into Lac Léman (Lake Geneva). Vineyard area here comes to around 4,800 hectares (11,800 acres) and is generally located on (often steep) slopes and terraces between the flat, fertile, Heavy soils at the bottom of the valley - often given over to fruit production, industry and urban development - and the bare rock of the mountainside that towers above.
The word of the wine: Fulfilled
Said of a wine at its peak that is balanced and offers all its aromatic potential.
