Merlot 2021

A ruby ​​red colour. A fruity nose of red fruits (blackcurrant and prune). A full and fruity mouth. A wine that has substance; long and persistent with tannins present but melted.

Ideal with pies and salty cakes. Excellent with all meats; red, grilled, roasted, or in sauce and cooked cheeses.

Best served at 15 – 18°C.

The Vignerons Ardéchois Cave Co-opérative has its roots in the late 1960s when the Presidents of 7 major Cave Co-opératives agreed a unified policy of modernisation, re-planting and marketing. Based in the town of Ruoms, 20 kilometres south of Aubenas this forward-thinking, modernist collective has done much to revive the fortunes of this ancient vine-area, which dates back to Roman times. Today they represents close to 2000 grape growers from 21 different smaller co-operatives.

The vineyard is located in the south east of southern Ardèche on the right bank of the Rhône valley. Traditional vinification allows all the aromatic richness of Merlot to be extracted.

• Vegan - Practising (Uncertified)

• Organic - Independently Certified

• Biodynamic - Practising (Uncertified)

Red | Still | 75cl | 13.5% ABV | Contains Sulphites

Cellaring: Drinking well now, will develop over next 2-3 years.

Vinification: The winemaking is traditional with vatting for 8 to 10 days. The fermentation temperature is controlled at 25°.