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Dark ruby in the glass, with an inviting nose of red and black fruit led by ripe cherry and blackcurrant. The palate is smooth, juicy and well-structured, with soft tannins, a generous, jammy texture and a round, fruity, easygoing finish.
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Food pairings: Roasted mushroom soup, Korean barbecue short ribs, chicken marsala and beef stir-fry.
Winemaking: The wine is made at Domaine Virginie in Béziers, where the grapes go through a controlled fermentation in stainless-steel vats to keep the fruit ripe, round and fresh.
Vineyards and terroir: Maison Nicolas Merlot is an IGP Pays d'Oc wine from the Languedoc in southern France. Luneau USA describes the soils as small stones mixed with clay, and contrasts the region's three wine départements: the hot, sunny Gard, which gives structured, concentrated wines; the Hérault, whose wines are suppler and fruitier, with more finesse and freshness; and the Aude, where vineyards on higher, steep hills with a cooler, oceanic influence ripen later and keep more acidity.
Family and history: Domaine Virginie is a modern winemaking facility in Béziers. Its winemaking is led by oenologist Cédric Jenin, who trained in Beaune in Burgundy, with a team of six winemakers; under him the Maison Nicolas line has become a success in the North American market. The wine is imported to the US by Luneau USA.
