2014 La Cour des Dames Merlot, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, Pays d'Oc IGP

Catherine and Laurent Delaunay are responsible for the making of the wines of La Cour des Dames. Both received training as oenologist, and they also come from a family that for generations has been winegrowers. They gained experience in California and Burgundy. In 1995, they established themselves as independent winemakers near Nuits -Saint -Georges in Burgundy. Pretty soon they were also passionate about the wines from the south of France. Through their experience with varietal wines (wines made with only one grape race) they had the know-how to create very nice wine for an attractive price.

This Merlot wine comes from grapes from four regions namely Nimes, Beziers, Carcassonne and Minervois. Laurent Delaunay wanted to make a concentrated, juicy and smoothly drinkable Merlot. Tasting proves that he achieved this goal for 100%. This wine is delicious with almost all dishes and can be used at any time. Thanks to a short aging in oak barrels, the fruit has remained completely intact . A beautiful example of a Merlot.