{"product_id":"chateau-laulerie-merlot-rouge-bergerac-aop-2023","title":"Château Laulerie Merlot Red Bergerac AOP 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eMerlot 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOn what terroir is Château Laulerie Merlot rouge Bergerac AOP 2023 produced?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow is Château Laulerie Merlot rouge Bergerac AOP 2023 vinified and aged?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the tasting profile of Château Laulerie Merlot rouge Bergerac AOP 2023?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat dishes pair with Château Laulerie Merlot rouge Bergerac AOP 2023?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine pairs with terrines, grilled or sauced poultry, and white meats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAt what temperature should Château Laulerie Merlot rouge Bergerac AOP 2023 be served?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe at 18 °C. Aging potential of 5 years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DirectCave","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65205655077241,"sku":"26600523","price":12.3,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1052\/5674\/7385\/files\/26600523-26600524-chateau-laulerie-merlot-bergerac-rouge.jpg?v=1794433709","url":"https:\/\/www.directcave.fr\/en\/products\/chateau-laulerie-merlot-rouge-bergerac-aop-2023","provider":"DirectCave","version":"1.0","type":"link"}