La Cour des Dames Merlot 2020
Type: Red
Country: France
Region: Languedoc
Grape Variety: 100% Merlot
Climate: Mediterranean, with hot, dry summers and mild winters
Terroir: This Merlot is a blend of grapes coming from different origins in the large Pays d’Oc area. Soils are composed of two types; acidic soils with shingle in the valleys and clay-limestone soils on slopes. Vines have an average age of 10 years
Winemaking: The winemaking process for this Merlot consists of a relatively long maceration and a little carbonic maceration for the fruit. A part of the final cuvee is aged in oak barrels for 6 to 9 months
Color: Deep red, almost black
Nose: Notes of crushed black fruits (ripe blackberries, black currant, cherries), jam and cooked fruits with hints of spices (cinnamon, thyme)
Palate: On the palate, this wine is round, fat and long (velvety) with matured tannins at the end
About the Winery:
Laurent Delaunay, the mastermind behind the La Cour des Dames wines, hails from a family with a rich heritage in Burgundy. Having pursued oenology training and gained experience working in various places, including California, he embarked on his independent winemaking journey in France, establishing himself near Nuits-Saint Georges in 1995. While maintaining a focus on crafting exceptional wines from Burgundy, he also delved into the exploration of top-quality wines in the Southern region of France.
One of the most significant challenges for this expert in Burgundy wines was producing an outstanding pinot noir outside the boundaries of Burgundy. However, his quest led him to discover the perfect match on the elevated vineyards from the foothills of the Cévennes mountains to the Upper Aude Valley. La Cour des Dames offers elegant, fruity, expressive, harmonious wines just waiting to be discovered!
