Romane Merlot

Eye

Perfect clarity, with black cherry nuances.

Origin

Charentais (干邑區)

Nose

String nose with hints of matured fruits arom as (slightly candied) with woody hints (vanilla, smoked, slightly roasted).

Palate

A supple attack in the beginning (taste of sweetness), then the wine delivers its power with a full and rounf tannic structure. The balance is perfect. The finish is relatively soft and generous.

Grape varieties

100 % Merlot

Soil

Mainly clay-limestone

Alcohol by volume

13.9% Vol.

Vineyard

Yields: 45L/ha

Density 4000 vines/ha

This is the result of a generous nature and the fruit of a very careful control process at any time.

Traditional vinification in inox vat, pneumatic press, 12 months of ageing in brand new oak barrel.

Comte De Larret

Eye

An intense, bright garnet-red colour.

Origin

Charentais (干邑區)

Nose

Fresh red fruits and spicy sensations with hints of vanilla gradually developing overtones of roasting coffee.

Palate

A fruity attack with hints of toast. A well-balanced tannic structure and a long follow-through on the palate.

Grape varieties

100 % Merlot

Soil

Clay-limestone

Climate

Oceanic

Content

0.75 L

Château Malherbe Rosé 2017

Grape varietals

Grenache, Rolle

Soli

Mix red brown clays and silvery schists (on the Cap Benat's foothills).

Harvest

From 1^st September 2017

Winemaking

"Saigée" rosé with a long maceration (between 24 and 36 hours) at low temperature. Aged 4 months on lees.

Quatity produced

15000 bottles, 200 magnums.

Tasting notes

Lovely salmon pink colour. Discreet aromas of peony, deliciously lively on the palate. Frank, supple attack. Good acidity and tension on the finish. Beautifully complex with aromas of litchi, mango, rose and raspberry. A long spicy finish with pepper, cardamom and a hint of liquorice.

Serving temperature

14 ^oC

Food pairing

Chicken curry with coconut, pasta with sweet peppers and spicy goat cheese, Lebanese hummus, spicy vegetable turnovers, quali tajine.

Volume

75cl | 150cl | 300 cl