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Wine Description for Merlot IGP Méditerranée 2024 from Roche-Audran
- Colour & Appearance
- Lightly transparent garnet red with vibrant, inviting luminosity in the glass.
- Nose
- What a pleasant surprise: A single-varietal Merlot from the heat of southern France that nonetheless presents itself with remarkable freshness and elegance. The nose combines elderberries, plum and black cherry with cool precision – not a trace of overripeness or jam. Beneath shimmer earthy notes, undergrowth, a hint of tobacco, crushed stone, olive and the typical garrigue of the Mediterranean landscape. A bouquet that elegantly resolves contradictions.
- Palate
- Slender, vibrant and threaded through with a cool vein that one would hardly expect in this growing region. The fine-grained texture – a merit of ageing in cement tank – lends the wine a silky suppleness without heaviness. Notes of liquorice, olive and garrigue weave sensuously across the palate, whilst fresh fruit always holds sway. A charming, uncomplicated wine with genuine depth – drinkability and balance in perfection.
- Finish
- Medium length, fresh and pleasantly dry with a soft echo of dark berries and Mediterranean herbs. Invites the next sip.
- Grape Variety & Vinification
- Single-varietal Merlot, aged in cement tank – a deliberate choice that gives the wine its characteristic freshness and fine-grained texture. Winemaker Vincent Rochette of Domaine Roche-Audran achieves vintage after vintage what seems impossible: Merlot from the sun-rich south that nonetheless feels cool, precise and light-footed.
- Food Pairing Suggestions
- A versatile everyday companion: excellent with pasta with tomato sauce, grilled poultry, lamb burger or a Mediterranean antipasti platter. Also a delight with ratatouille or a simple cheese board.
- Special Features
- A single-varietal Merlot from the IGP Méditerranée is already a rarity in itself – that this one additionally scores with exceptional value for pleasure, makes it a true insider tip and reliable bestseller in Roche-Audran’s range.
Profile
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| Winemaker | Roche-Audran |
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhone (South) |
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| Allergens | Contains sulphites |
| Manufacturer | Domaine Roche-Audran, Route de Saint-Roman, 84110 Buisson / France |
| Complete product name | Roche-Audran - Merlot IGP Méditerranée 2024 |
