Belles du Sud Merlot
IGP Pays d'Oc
Belles du Sud is the anchorage, the bedrock of today's Auriol company. The majestic Fontaine des Trois Grâces adorns the Place de L'Oeuf in Montpellier. The refreshing fountain is decorated with Roman nudes, their shoulders bearing symbols of opulence: baskets of grapes and amphora. You will find such fountains in all the towns of the Mediterranean perimeter: it is a typical characteristic of local architecture. These should remind you of our values and the symbolic corpus of our history: the Mediterranean identity, the Roman impact on the civilization of Wine, wine as an integral part of our culture and economy. Wine as Art, or failing that, the Art of Living!
Merlot
16°C
The vineyards are located on the high terraces bordering the Mediterranean coastline around Béziers They benefit from a Mediterranean climate mitigated by elevation and aspect, which promotes development of aromas in the grapes during ripening, producing a range of wines with varied profiles.
Great importance is given to vineyard management and the health of the fruit. The vines are trained using the Cordon de Royat system.
The grapes are harvested by machine based on strict vineyard selection, taking into account the ripeness of each plot. They are entirely destemmed before fermentation, then fermented in lined tanks with particular attention paid to fermentation temperatures. Daily pumping over is used. Racking occurs before the end of fermentation so that it finishes in the liquid phase, producing fine tannins and good fruitiness.
Perfect for pairing with smocked pork meats, roast and grilled meats, vegetables au gratin and mild cheeses. It also drinks well on its own, whilst reading a good book or chatting with friends.
Garnet-hued with purple-blue tints. Nose of fresh cherry and strawberry, blackberry and spices, coupled with a faint herbal backbone typical of the varietal. Enjoyable on the palate with fine tannins. Drink preferably over the first few years after bottling. Will mature well for 3 to 4 years.
