Largesse Merlot, IGP Pays d'Oc, France, 2024

Producer Profile

Largesse represents a range of stylish, classic varietals produced in Southern France.

As the name suggests these wines offer generous quantities of ripe, fruit driven character and a backbone of rounded tannins.

Viticulture

The vineyards are within the Languedoc region and are mostly sited on limestone- clay soils. The climate here is mediterranean.

Winemaking

This cuvée is traditionally processed, after de-stemming and crushing, the grapes undergo a 15 days to 3 weeks maceration in inox and concrete tanks. The temperature is controlled at around 26°C. 30% of the blend is fermented and matured with old American oak for at least 6 months.

Tasting Note

A lusciously ripe Merlot bursting with rich raspberry, blackberry and black cherry flavours, beautifully balanced by subtle notes of nutmeg and pepper spice from oak ageing. A smooth, full-bodied red that delivers elegance in every sip.

Food matching

Steaks, beef bourguignon, tapas, mature hard cheeses.