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Montes Colchagua Merlot 2022
A vibrant Red wine bursting with plummy fruit, red cherry, and a hint of vanilla, perfect with roasted meats
Chile
Red,Dry
Merlot and Carmenère
£12.70
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Montes Classic Series, Colchagua Merlot from Chile's Valle Central DO is a vibrant Red still dry wine crafted predominantly from Merlot grapes. It offers an appealing bouquet of fresh red cherry, raspberry, blackberry, and red plum, beautifully complemented by toasted notes of vanilla and toffee from its six months in French oak. The palate is balanced and fresh, with a medium body and a long, satisfying finish, showcasing exuberant plummy fruit. This versatile wine pairs wonderfully with roasted lamb, beef dishes, poultry, or mature cheeses.
75.0CL , 14.5% ABV
Vinification
Grapes were hand selected, crushed, and cool-macerated at 10°C for 2 days. Selected yeasts were then added to begin alcoholic fermentation; this lasted 10-15 days. The wine was racked from its skins and remained in stainless steel tanks until complete malolactic fermentation had taken place. 40% of the wine was aged in 225-litre French oak barrels for 6 months before blending and bottling.
Flavour profile
This vibrant red wine offers an appealing bouquet of fresh red cherry, raspberry, blackberry, and red plum. These fruit notes are beautifully complemented by toasted aromas of vanilla, hazelnut, and toffee, leading to a balanced and fresh palate with a medium body and a long, satisfying finish.
Serving recommendation
Serve at 16-18°C. Decanting for 30 minutes can enhance its aromas.