Terre du Soleil Merlot 2023 Pays d'Oc
Terre du Soleil Merlot is a light bodied and soft Merlot from the South of France showing fresh redcurrant flavours, easy drinking. Vibrant and full of plummy fruits, supported by subtle notes of tobacco and chocolate in a smooth and quaffable style.
The fruit is sourced from carefully selected vineyards in the Pays d’Oc. The Pays d’Oc area has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild winters, with the majority of rainfall occurring during the spring and autumn. Dry, continental winds from the north west bring cooling influences to the vineyards, which help to reduce disease pressure. This wind is interspersed with warm winds from the South, which bring moisture to the vines. Each vineyard site has its own terroir characteristics which add subtle complexity to the resulting wine.
The grapes were vinified in the traditional manner in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. The wine was unoaked in order to let the purity of the fruit shine through.
