Type: Red Wine
Country: France
Region: Burgundy
Code: MOUL235
La Rochelle is one of the outstanding terroirs of Moulin à Vent. Olivier Merlin’s holding was mostly planted in 1937, with a small section dating back to 1955. The vines are planted on deep granite soils. Powerful, intense and fragrant, this is a very concentrated wine.
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Olivier Merlin

Domaine Olivier Merlin is owned by Corinne and Olivier Merlin, who settled in the Mâcon area in 1987. Today it extends over more than 15 hectares in the Mâconnais region and in the Moulin à Vent appellation, with 10,5 hectares owned and another 4,5 hectares worked under a tenancy agreement. Aware of the importance of ensuring a smooth succession on the domaine, they are delighted to announce that their two sons have now joined the family business. Winemakers, Paul and Théo Merlin, will be producing their first vintage on the Domaine in 2018. In January 1987, Corinne a...
Powerful, intense and fragrant, this is a very concentrated wine, with crunchy black fruits, spice and black pepper and a long, lingering finish. Perfectly balanced, this wine will age well into the late 2030’s when it will develop characteristics of the more illustrious appellations of the Cote d’Or.
Try with seared duck breast with cherries or figs. Alternatively, pair with classic French dishes in a creamy sauce like chicken with tarragon or kidneys with mustard sauce or even a retro boeuf stroganoff.

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