Sieur d'Arques Aimery Merlot Pays D'Oc Igp 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Sieur d'Arques
Label Name:
 
Aimery Merlot Pays D'Oc Igp
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Languedoc-Roussillon (Pays d'Oc IGP)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
15-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Consumer average on Vivino ~3. 2/5

Tasting Note
Bright purple; aromas of redcurrant, raspberry and blackberry with a hint of pepper. Silky, medium‑full palate with smooth tannins, red fruit, subtle spice and a clean, balanced finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled poultry, roast lamb, beef stews, charcuterie, mild-to-medium cheeses. Asian: char siu (Cantonese BBQ pork), teriyaki chicken, Korean bulgogi, mu shu pork, mildly spicy Sichuan dishes.

Production Method
Estate-sourced Merlot fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel with gentle maceration; brief aging in stainless or neutral oak to preserve primary fruit and softness.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Sieur d'Arques cooperative (founded 1946, based in Limoux) sourcing from multiple growers across Pays d'Oc; Aimery is its value single-varietal range.