Grange Philippe Merlot 2022

Description

Grange Philippe Merlot is a still red wine made from 100% Merlot grapes. It is a French wine from the Languedoc-Roussillon region, located in the southern part of France on the border with Spain. The winery that produces it, Gres Saint Paul, takes its name from a medieval church built in the heart of the region, aptly named Saint Paul de Cabrières; from its ruins, the company was born, now owned by the Serviere family for centuries. The land where the vineyards are located, located in the village of Lunel, is stony and surrounded by woods, which make it dusty and dry. Once the grapes are harvested, they are destemmed, the process of separating the berries from the tannin-rich stalks. The grapes are then pressed. In this regard, it is important to emphasize that the pressing is done manually. Among the characteristics of the Grange Philippe Merlot production cycle is the length of maceration. The fermentation phase lasts two weeks and takes place in stainless steel tanks. The same tanks also house the wine during the aging phase before it is bottled and served at lunchtime. Classified as a Vin de Pays d'Oc (VPO), this French Merlot has a longevity of up to ten years.

Details

Perfume

The nose is lifted with aromas of blackberry, strawberry and spices.

Color

Dark ruby colour.

Taste

In the mouth the structure is refined, with good length. A seductive and delightful wine.

Serve at:

14 -16 °C.

Longevity:

10 - 15 years

Decanting time:

1 hour

Producer

Producer

Gres Saint Paul

From this winery

• Start up year: 1830
• Hectares: 24

During the Middle Ages a small church was erected along the antique Dominitian Way between Nîmes and Montpellier in the heart of Languedoc Roussillon and named Saint Paul de Cabrières. To give evidence to this bygone monument the domain was built on this ruins bears its name today : Château Grès Saint Paul.
Property of the Serviere Family since 1830, the vineyards are situated in the village of lunel lying over the first plateau bordering the Mediterranean Sea and over looking the Camargue and l’Etang de l’Or. Read more

Languedoc-Roussillon

Technical Sheet

Name	Gres Saint Paul Grange Philippe Merlot 2022
Type	Red still
Denomination	Vin de Pays d'Oc VDP
Vintage	2022
Size	0,75 l
Alcohol content	13.5% by volume
Grape varieties	100% Merlot
Country	France
Region	Languedoc-Roussillon
Vendor	Gres Saint Paul
Origin	Lunel (France)
Soil composition	Stony, surrounded by garrigues, dry poor soil.
Yield per hectare	50 Hl/Ha
Fermentation temperature	27/28 °C
Wine making	The grapes are destemmed and crushed. The maceration lasts 2 weeks in stainless steel tank. Extraction by manual punching, delestage and pumping over.
Aging	Maturing in stainless steel tank.
Allergens	Contains sulphites