Le Jardin Merlot Domaine Milan 2020

Le Jardin Merlot Domaine Milan – Natural Wine, 100% Merlot, low yields, the Pomerol of Provence. The soils are clay with limestone screes on a subsoil of blue marls,.  It is same soil type as in Pomerol. This cuvée is called by some people, ‘Provencal Petrus’ thanks to the nature of the soils and the grape variety used. It is certainly a wine of great class, medium colour, full bodied but very fresh with supple dark fruits, minerals, notes of herbs, , mint bell pepper and leather as it matures. Le Jardin Merlot is class, class wine. When Henri Milan makes wine, he really does just let nature take its course. The man is slow, methodical and very, very relaxed, his wines are expressive, and take time to come round. The 2020 Jardin is superb. Recently tasted, it is still very young but displaying magnificent aromas which intoxicate and excite.  The wine is deep in colour as well as complexity, with intense berry fruits on the nose and palate. The tannins are ripe but still young, and the acidity is bristling.  To drink now, leave to decant for several hours, serve room temperature but not too warm, approx 15 degrees, and try with some game or rare beef.  It will age very well and will reward 5 years more and beyond in the bottle. Is Vegan? Yes Bottle Size 750ml Production Method Natural, Organic Producer Domaine Milan Country France Region Provence, France Vintage 2020 Wine Type Red Wine Wine Style Full bodied Grape Merlot Terroir Blue Marls Alcohol 14% ABV Maturation 1 year in oak barrels Total Sulphur Below 50 mg/litre Annual Production 0 - 5,000 bottles Ageing Potential 10 years Food Matching On its own