Variety Area of Origin Terroir Vinification Tasting notes Food pairing Analysis

1. B&G Reserve Merlot 2009 France Variety Area of Origin Terroir Vinification Tasting notes Foodpairing Analysis 100% Merlot Languedoc Roussillon The vineyards are situated on 26,000 hectares of land. You will find mountain ranges there but also flat and arid coastalplains. The climate is Mediterranean, summers are hot and dry, therefore in contrast, in winter rains a lot. The soil is rich, mostly rocky, slaty or limy. Blend of wines coming from the Herault area (49%), the Aude area (6%) and the Gard area (45%).Soil - combination of marls (Herault area), schist (Aude area), chalk and clay (Gard area). Mediterranean climate, very windy with high temperatures and exceptional sun. Low yields, hand tending, careful selection and minimal interference in the natural ripening of the grapes. Optimum ripeness of the grapes. De-stalking and crushing of the grapes. A part of the harvest benefits from a “flash détente” process to enhance an optimum level of colour and fruity aromas. The other part follow a traditional alcoholic fermentation in vats with 2 rack and return per day, long maceration (3 weeks) with micro oxygenation before malolactic fermentation in vats to develop the colour and to supple the tannins. Deep garnet red with purple hues. An explosion of ripe red berries combined with hints of liquorice and tobacco. Good balance on the middle palate with smooth tannins and a long fruity aftertaste (cherry). White meat, pasta, poultry, red meats and strong cheeses. Best between 16 °C and 18°C. Alc/Vol: 13,1 % Acidity: 3,2 g/l Sugar: 2,7 g/l