2006 Merlot Grapes

Merlot is best known for its velvety, smooth and mellow characteristics and it is often used to blend with the variety Cabernet Sauvignon.

The Merlot was harvested on two separate days the 2nd and 5th September when the grapes registered 14 Baumé and had an acidity content of 3.1 grams/litre H2S04.  The quality of the fruit was exceptional and the flavours fully developed.

The Merlot will be macerated for 3 weeks in order to extract flavour and colour and a portion of the Merlot will be oak-aged.

Domaine Sainte Rose will produce one merlot based wine from the 2006 vintage.

The Mistral Merlot- Oak aged