SAINT MARC RESERVE MERLOT 750ML

Generous and supple wine with silky tannins and intense aromas of red fruits and spices.

Ruby-red colour. Fresh bouquet with intense aromas of cassis, enhanced by hints of cocoa. Full, fruity and eminently supple on the palate. The wines in the Réserve Saint Marc range are brimming over with freshness. These fruity, easy drinking wines will charm all wine-lovers in search of a moment of pure pleasure.

With its Châteaux & Domaines Languedoc selection, Vignobles Foncalieu is embarking upon a mission to promote the South of France's winemaking heritage. A strong commitment, with a single philosophy guiding daily work: combining heritage, winemakers' savoir-faire and the expertise of agronomy and oenology technical services. Château Pinenc was founded in 1810 by the Pinenc family. It was towards the end of the 19th century that Captain Hippolyte Pinenc set about developing the vineyards planted in the soils of the Minervois appellation. Over 200 years later, the estate is managed by the Roturier and Barrière families, the descendants of the original owners, who are carrying on the family's commitment to producing a great wine.

100% Merlot. Pre-fermentation hot maceration to extract fruitiness and colour. Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel vats with temperature control. Gentle extraction. Malolactic fermentation. Ageing: Stainless steel. Serve between 16 and 18°C.

Tasting Note

Merlot produces smooth and juicy red wines with ripe flavours of plum, cherry and anise. Merlot has wide appeal because it's really smooth and easy to drink. This is a fruit forward example with no use of oak.