Ornate Merlot Belle Vue, natural wine, 100% Merlot, smooth, sublime balance, the Perfect glass of Merlot. There is not a huge amount of Merlot planted in the western Loire, basically this is Muscadet country and more well known for white wine. Jerome has always been someone who loves to experiment. His single varietal wines from Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Chardonnay are superb. Ornate gets better with every vintage. From youngish vines following biodynamic principles, the freshness of the region comes through. Yields are kept low and so the body is full and lush. A really beautiful Merlot, not the chocolatey kind, more the smooth plummy side. Is Vegan? Yes Bottle Size 750ml Production Method Natural, Organic Producer Domaine De Bellevue Country France Region Loire, France Vintage 2018 Wine Type Red Wine Wine Style Full bodied Grape Merlot Terroir Granite, pink and white quartz. Alcohol 13% ABV Maturation 12 months in small used barrels Total Sulphur Below 50 mg/litre Annual Production 5 - 10,000 bottles Ageing Potential 10 years Food Matching Hard Cheese, Poultry, Red Meat
