Laroche Merlot la Chevaliere 2023

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Laroche
Label Name:
 
Merlot la Chevaliere
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Languedoc / Pays d'Oc (IGP)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
commonly offered as an affordable Pays d'Oc Merlot with positive retail reviews (value-focused)

Tasting Note
Deep ruby with ripe black cherry, plum and blackberry, hints of garrigue and pepper; velvety texture, soft tannins and a balanced, slightly spicy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef stews, grilled pork, spaghetti bolognese, mature cheeses. Asian: char siu, bulgogi, Peking duck, mildly spicy Sichuan dishes, Korean BBQ.

Production Method
Hand and machine harvested; destemmed, fermented in stainless-steel vats (26–28°C) with regular pump-overs; 100% malolactic fermentation; matured in stainless steel ~6 months, lightly filtered and bottled.

Vineyard Info
Mas La Chevalière (Laroche) founded by Michel Laroche in the 1990s near Béziers; estate farms multiple parcels in Languedoc focusing on Pays d'Oc IGP wines.