Vallon d'Arche Bordeaux 2020

Famous in Saint-Emilion and Libourne area, Merlot transmits particular aromas to its wines. Besides Saint-Emilion and Saint-Emilion Grand Cru wines, the Union de Producteurs produces – still around Merlot – also wines from neighbouring appellations.

Presentation

Terroir
Old sands and clay-limestone soils
In the vineyard
Harvested by plots and grape viarieties selections
Harvest
14/09/2020
Winemaking
Filling-in stainless steel or concrete vats with temperature control
Pre-fermenting maceration
From 20 to 30 days maceration
Malolactic fermentation in vats
Ageing
Aged in vats from 12 to 14 months
Varietals
Merlot : 85%
Cabernet franc : 15%
Specifications
Alcohol content : : 13 % vol.
: Contains sulphites.

Advice

Serving
Serve at room temperature.
Tasting
This is a delicious, very fruity, easygoing Claret with a hint of a spice on the finish.
Food pairings
With marinated lamb chops, pasta and cheeses.

Reviews

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Robe rouge soutenu, reflets rubis. Nez sur le fruit mûr (cassis, prunelle, cerise), fond épicé et terreux. Bouche souple, de concentration moyenne, aux qualités d'équilibre, de tanins, de fruit. Bordeaux complet, typé. Idéal pour une viande rouge.
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