VdP de Méditerranée
60% Merlot and 40% Grenache, produced from vineyards located primarily in the Vaucluse and Drome departements, hence the VdP de Méditerranée denomination. Harvested mechanically at yields of 60hl/ha. Maceration for 10-12 days followed by temperature controlled fermentation at 20-25°C for 2-3 weeks. 40% of the Merlot is then matured with oak chips for 40 days prior to the final blend and bottling.

Short, dumpy bottle, like a bottle of Baileys. Young, redcurrant/cranberry fruit on the nose. Sweet and fruity, like the red wine gum.
Alc 13.5%, TA 3.45g/l, pH 3.43, RS 3.9g/l. Available from Wine Direct and 192 branches.

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