image 1 of Grande Nuit Merlot 750Ml
image 1 of Grande Nuit Merlot 750Ml

Grande Nuit Merlot 750Ml

4.2 stars (8 Reviews)

£7.50

£7.50/75cl

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Grande Nuit Merlot 750Ml
Grande Nuit Merlot 750Ml

4.2 (8)

£7.50

£7.50/75cl

Description

Red WineCarefully harvested in the cool of the nightThe grapes are harvested in the middle of the night, when temperatures are at their lowest, so as to preserve all of the fruit's intense flavours and aromas.This Merlot is harvested night to preserve this varietal uniqueness: the freshness, vivacity and crispness. This wine is a vivid deep purplish red in colour and boasts an intense nose with notes of blackberry and peppermint. Round and delectable on the palate with lovely flavours of fresh black fruit.
Pack size: 750ML

Allergy Information

Contains Sulphites

Alcohol Type

Wine

Wine Colour

Red

Grape Variety

Merlot

Wine Maker

Pierre Bessonnet

Produce of

Product of France

Producer

Les Chais du Sud

Country

France

Net Contents

750ml

Type of Closure

Screwcap

Vinification Details

The grapes are harvested during the night, when temperatures are at their lowest so to best preserve the original qualities of the grapes. At the winery 2/3 of the grapes are transferred immediately to tanks. The remaining 1/3 of the harvest is heated to 65°C for 8 hours in order to extract the grapes' colour and explosive fruity flavours before they are reunited for the fermentation process. Subsequent ageing process lasts for 3 months on fine lees with occasional stirring to mellow the wine.

History

Founded in the Languedoc coastal city of Sète in 1920, for over a century Les Chais du Sud have been pioneers in exellence of the development of varietal wines from the region. This Merlot is no exception. Once the grapes reach optimum condition to give the best flavours & freshness, they are then harvested at night to maintain these qualities. This race to get grapes from vine to to winery lasts for 2 to 3 nights. The start of which is known as the "Grande Nuit"

Regional Information

The coastal landscape of the Languedoc stretches 200 km from east to west in a 15-km wide strip. This immense maritime facade faces due south and is swept by sea breezes. The ground is flat and composed of recent alluvium, young, fertile silt, and rounded stones. The vines planted here benefit from cool, even climatic conditions that lend the wines their lively fruity notes for an overall sensation of freshness and vivacity.

Alcohol Units

9.8

Alcohol Unit Text

9.8 UK Units per bottle 1.6 UK Units per 125ml glass serving UK Chief Medical Officers recommend adults do not regularly drink more than 14 units per week For further health information visit www.drinkaware.co.uk

ABV

13% vol

Storage Type

Ambient

Storage Instructions

To enjoy this wine at its best, drink within 1 year of purchase.

Bottle. Glass - Widely Recycled

Manufacturer Address

Grande Nuit,France.

Return to

Grande Nuit,France.
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