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La Porte des Princes Merlot 2015

Vaucluse IGP

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  • Gold, Guide des Vins Gilbert & Gaillard, 2016
  • Gold, Concours General Agricole de Paris, 2016
  • Bronze, Concours des Feminalise-Beaume, 2016

This irresistible, fresh fruit red shows that Merlot can produce super tasty reds in the Vaucluse, too. The area lies on the most southerly edge of the Rhône, near to the Med, and oozes with bright, sun-kissed plum fruit and a helping of herby spice.

This irresistible, fresh fruit red shows that Merlot can produce super tasty reds in the Vaucluse, too. The area lies on the most southerly edge of the Rhône, near to the Med, and oozes with bright, sun-kissed plum fruit and a helping of herby spice.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Silky textured with bright plum and cherry fruit

Aroma

Fresh red fruits with a hint of herbal garrigue

La Porte des Princes Merlot 2015

More information

  • 14.0% ABV
  • 10.5 Units
  • 750.00 ml
  • 31 December, 2019

Merlot is the great grape of Saint Emilion and Pomerol, on Bordeaux’s Right Bank, where it produces some of the world’s most sought after wines. These days, it’s a star performer in nearly every wine producing nation across the globe. The one place you wouldn’t expect to find it is the Rhône, where Syrah and Grenache hold sway. Award winning winemaker Thierry Ferlay has shown that, in fact, it works beautifully in his local vineyards, not far from Châteauneuf. He has created a wonderfully soft, silky red with deep plum and cherry fruit and a note of peppery spice thanks to the warmer climate. Great for sipping on its own, it’s the sort of red you should always keep on stand-by for family suppers such as sausages and mash or shepherd’s pie.

"A very good Merlot. Light and refreshing. Goes with any food" Online Review
For the 2014 vintage
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