Merlot 2006 (Vin de Pays d'Oc), varietal wine Vin de Pays d'Oc Red Wine 2006 vintage Limestone and clay alluvial deposits From individual parcels Merlot 22 year-old vines producing 65 hl/ha 100% Partly traditional maceration and partly cold pre-fermentation for 17 and 16 days with daily delestage (rack and return) or pumping over 13,5% vol. In vats for 6 months This wine is beautiful, brilliant purple. The nose is dominated by notes of stewed cherries, milk chocolate and cinnamon. Its sweetness and balance in the mouth make it pleasing, moreish and ready for drinking already. Serve at 16°C. An ideal accompaniment to saucisson, cold meats, veal in cream and morel mushroom sauce or duck confit with haricot beans. It will also perfectly complement a plate of mountain ham or Spanish omelette. 18th April 2007 16.104 bottles Available 2004 mer2004_en.xml 2005 mer2005_en.xml 2007 mer2007_en.xml cres_ricards_merlot.jpg mer2006_fr.xml Français To order this vintage in our eBay wine store! Want more information before ordering? If you live outside France, please contact us before bidding to discuss delivery charges and taxes