Château Laulerie Merlot Red Bergerac AOP 2023

Merlot from the Bergerac AOC, sourced from slopes overlooking the right bank of the Dordogne. Vinified with cold pre-fermentation maceration, this red wine develops a nose of red fruits and spices, a supple and velvety palate with jammy aromas, for a round and easy-drinking profile.

On what terroir is Château Laulerie Merlot rouge Bergerac AOP 2023 produced?

The Château Laulerie vineyard extends over 83 hectares of slopes overlooking the right bank of the Dordogne, including 46 hectares of red grape varieties with an average age of 25 years. The vines are planted at high density (5,000 vines per hectare) on south-southwest-facing slopes.

How is Château Laulerie Merlot rouge Bergerac AOP 2023 vinified and aged?

The grapes are destemmed and then crushed before a few days of cold pre-fermentation maceration (15 °C). Fermentation is carried out at 26 °C during a maceration period of about two weeks. Malolactic fermentation and aging, lasting a few months, take place in stainless steel tanks.

What is the tasting profile of Château Laulerie Merlot rouge Bergerac AOP 2023?

The nose reveals notes of red fruits, blackcurrant and blackberry, evolving towards spicy notes over time. The palate, with supple and velvety tannins, expresses jammy aromas, in a round and easy-drinking overall style.

What dishes pair with Château Laulerie Merlot rouge Bergerac AOP 2023?

This wine pairs with terrines, grilled or sauced poultry, and white meats.

At what temperature should Château Laulerie Merlot rouge Bergerac AOP 2023 be served?

Serve at 18 °C. Aging potential of 5 years.