Laroche Merlot la Chevaliere 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Laroche
Label Name:
 
Merlot la Chevaliere
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pays d'Oc (Languedoc)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot
Acidity:
 
2
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Le Figaro/avis-vin: ~87/100 for Mas La Chevalière Merlot; consumer/professional aggregate ratings around 8. 5/10 (Delectable) and mid-3s/5 on retail sites

Tasting Note
Bright plum and black cherry, with chocolate, vanilla and soft spice. Medium-bodied, supple tannins and a smooth, slightly savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled beef, pork loin, tomato-based pasta, aged cheddar. Asian: char siu, Korean BBQ beef, hoisin-glazed pork, teriyaki chicken, mushroom stir-fries.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Merlot; cold maceration and stainless-steel fermentation; approximately 20–25% of the wine matured in French oak barrels before blending.

Vineyard Info
Mas La Chevalière is Laroche’s Pays d'Oc estate (acquired/established by Michel Laroche in the 1990s) with modern vinification facilities and parcel selection across Languedoc.