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A juicy Merlot from the South of France offering fresh notes of ripe plum and vibrant red fruits. Made in an approachable style, this is smooth, with silky tannins and a fruity finish.
THIS WINE IS PART OF OUR ESSENTIAL RANGE.
THESE WINES ARE SOLD IN MULTIPLES OF 6 ONLY.
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
France
Languedoc
Pays d’Oc
Tournee du Sud
Merlot
Red Wine
- NA -
Screwcap
Other Classifications
ABOUT THE PRODUCER:
What a great concept – a Tour of the South of France – get out the vélo and let’s join the touriste-routiers! But why be part of the peloton when you can attack from the front, and make wine which really matters and offer wine lovers liberté de choix? Hence, among the delights on offer here is a beautiful Picpoul de Pinet – the fish wine, a vivacious Sauvignon Blanc, an elegant and wonderfully balanced Viognier, a smooth and becoming Pinot Noir and a deliciously juicy Merlot.
THE VINTAGE:
The 2024 in the Languedoc was a dry vintage, but without overly warm days, allowing the grapes to benefit from a long hang time in order to reach maturity. This encouraged beautiful balance and wonderful aromatic expression in the grapes.
ABOUT THE VINEYARD:
The fruit is sourced from hillside vineyards in the Pays d’Oc. The region benefits from a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild winters, with the majority of rainfall occurring during the spring and autumn. Dry, continental winds from the northwest bring cooling influences to the vineyards, which help to reduce disease pressure. This wind is interspersed with warm winds from the south, which bring moisture to the vines. Each vineyard site has its own terroir characteristics which add subtle complexity to the resulting wine.
THE WINEMAKING PROCESS:
The grapes were picked once they had reached optimum maturity. The grapes were destemmed and crushed before undergoing a 12-day maceration to allow the colour, flavour and aromas to be extracted. Fermentation took place with selected yeasts using traditional techniques in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. The wine went through malolactic conversion, which rounded out the palate. Carefully blended with a small proportion of other varieties to create a wine of harmonious balance, the final blend was made in an unoaked style, in order to let the purity of the fruit shine through.
OUR TASTING NOTES:
A juicy Merlot from the South of France offering fresh notes of ripe plum and vibrant red fruits. Easy and approachable in style, it has a fleshy palate and smooth, silky tannins.
GRAPE VARIETY:
Merlot 85%, Other Varieties 15%.
PLEASE NOTE: The technical information provided for this wine is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. The information and bottle image may be subject to change according to vintage.
OUR PRICING PROMISE: At Ratcliffe & Co Wines, every bottle is priced to reflect its quality and provenance – never inflated, always fair. Our wines are drawn directly from our bonded cellars and handled with care from vineyard to doorstep, ensuring you receive the best quality at an honest price.
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ABOUT THE PRODUCER:
What a great concept – a Tour of the South of France – get out the vélo and let’s join the touriste-routiers! But why be part of the peloton when you can attack from the front, and make wine which really matters and offer wine lovers liberté de choix? Hence, among the delights on offer here is a beautiful Picpoul de Pinet – the fish wine, a vivacious Sauvignon Blanc, an elegant and wonderfully balanced Viognier, a smooth and becoming Pinot Noir and a deliciously juicy Merlot.
THE VINTAGE:
The 2024 in the Languedoc was a dry vintage, but without overly warm days, allowing the grapes to benefit from a long hang time in order to reach maturity. This encouraged beautiful balance and wonderful aromatic expression in the grapes.
ABOUT THE VINEYARD:
The fruit is sourced from hillside vineyards in the Pays d’Oc. The region benefits from a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild winters, with the majority of rainfall occurring during the spring and autumn. Dry, continental winds from the northwest bring cooling influences to the vineyards, which help to reduce disease pressure. This wind is interspersed with warm winds from the south, which bring moisture to the vines. Each vineyard site has its own terroir characteristics which add subtle complexity to the resulting wine.
THE WINEMAKING PROCESS:
The grapes were picked once they had reached optimum maturity. The grapes were destemmed and crushed before undergoing a 12-day maceration to allow the colour, flavour and aromas to be extracted. Fermentation took place with selected yeasts using traditional techniques in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. The wine went through malolactic conversion, which rounded out the palate. Carefully blended with a small proportion of other varieties to create a wine of harmonious balance, the final blend was made in an unoaked style, in order to let the purity of the fruit shine through.
OUR TASTING NOTES:
A juicy Merlot from the South of France offering fresh notes of ripe plum and vibrant red fruits. Easy and approachable in style, it has a fleshy palate and smooth, silky tannins.
GRAPE VARIETY:
Merlot 85%, Other Varieties 15%.
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 7.5 × 7.5 × 30 cm |
| Country | France |
| Region | Languedoc |
| Sub-region | Pays d’Oc |
| Producer / Winery | Tournee du Sud |
| Style | Red Wine |
| Grape Variety | Merlot |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Alcohol % (ABV) | 12.5% |
| Body Value (A being light-bodied, E being full-bodied) | B |
| Residual Sugar | 3.5 g/L |
| Contains Sulphites | Yes |
| Vegetarian | |
| Vegan | |
| Milk | No |
| Eggs | No |
| Organic | No |
| Biodynamic | No |
| Format Available | 75cl |
| Closure | Screwcap |
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£9.99
Fairly priced. Expertly sourced. Always stored in perfect condition.
UK delivery £7.95.
3-5 working days.
Free on orders over £120.
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