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La Porte des Princes Merlot 2023

Vaucluse IGP
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La Porte des Princes Merlot 2023
Irresistibly delicious, this wine shows that Merlot can produce superb red wines in the Vaucluse. The region’s proximity to the Med, in the south of the southern Rhône, brings a wealth of sun-kissed plummy fruit, lifted by a hint of spice and herbs.
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Wine Details

  • Red - Medium Bodied
  • FranceFrance
  • Bright Scarlet
  • Merlot
  • 10.5 Units
  • Vegan
  • 14% ABV
  • 750 ml
  • Vegetarian
  • 01 January 2028

Flavour Profile

Tasting notes
Supple with bright plum and forest fruit, liquorice and pepper notes
Allergy information
Contains Sulphites
The Story Behind the Bottle
Vines have been planted in this very southerly part of the Rhône since Roman times. They certainly knew a thing or two about making wine, so it’s safe to say this terroir is spot on for growing great grapes. Typically, when you think of the Rhône, Syrah and Grenache come to mind. But award-winning winemaker Thierry Ferlay has proven that Bordeaux’s Merlot also ripens beautifully in his local vineyards, not far from Châteauneuf. Using old-vine fruit for extra intensity, he’s crafted a silky red wine full of plum and blackberry notes, with hints of pepper and liquorice. Easy-going and fruity, it’s a delicious glass on its own and a reliable go-to for midweek meals – everything from sausages to shepherd’s pie. Great choice for a barbecue too.
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