Red 'Dingue de Toi' Merlot | Languedoc, France
An fantastically rich, ripe and juicy Merlot, meaing literraly “Crazy about You” which is what we hope you’ll be thinking about this bottle!
This rich and concentrated Merlot is aged in cement tanks then matured in sherry barrels for a unique finish.
The vineyards of Domaine Beau Renard are in conversion organic. Covering 24ha they are at the foot of the famous Larzac terroir; 300m high and uniquely exposed. The well drained and poor soils such as schist and red ochres act as natural regulators on the balance of vines. The temperatures are relatively cool with an average of 13°C difference compared to other Languedoc terroirs during the summer months.
GRAPE VARIETIES
Alicante-Syrah is a grape used for top-end wines that are prized for their ‘size’, dense colour and phenolic content.
A rare red fl esh varietal covering only 4.000ha.
SOIL
Clay Limestone.
VINIFICATION
Hot pre-fermentation maceration - grapes are heated up to 75°C during 15 hours to extract the deepest color and increase aromas.
TASTING NOTES
The wine is an inky colour. On fi rst smell, an array of elements jump out from pepper, very ripe crushed black fruits, thyme, and fennel to toasted pine nuts. Finally the palate is surprisingly smooth. It is not at all heavy and the tannins are still young but with plenty of ageing potential. Dark chocolate, mocha and nuances of graphite and spices tickle the senses.
FOOD AND WINE PAIRING
Not to much acidity and only a slight hint of wood and tannins makes this red perfect to drink on its own. Pairs with beef, pasta, smoked meat and dark chocolate.