"Les Tierces Larges" Merlot, Chateau Fontareche 2019

Charming, juicy and straightforward. Concentrated aromas of blackberry, cherry and mashed fig dominate the nose, and coat the mouth with a firm and smooth texture.

Grapes: 100% Merlot

Terroir: Limestone terrace and gravel with pebbled soil.

Winemaking: The grapes are destemmed before fermentation takes place at a temperature of 28° C for 12 days with daily pumping over for maximum color and flavor extraction. Rack and return is performed twice at the end of the fermentation to completely dissolve the cap and soften the tannins. Malolactic fermentation and aging takes place in stainless steel to preserve the vibrant fruit character.