dA Astruc Malras Merlot

0.75L | 13.5%

7 , 9 5

Merlot

Da Astruc

Aantal

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dA Astruc Malras Merlot

Taste & Aging

Light

Bold

Smooth

Tannic

Dry

Sweet

Soft

Acidity

Complexity

Accessible & smooth

Drinking Window

Aging phase Until 2024

Ready to drink 2024 - 2026

Past peak After 2026

Aromas

Mug Blackcurrant Plums Vanilla Spices Chocolate

Food Pairing

Sausages Veal stews Lamb stews Pork

Vintage Report

The 2023 vintage in Languedoc has been rated 94 points by Robert Parker, indicating an excellent vintage. The wines from this year offer high quality and are early maturing and approachable.

This modern Merlot is a smooth and juicy wine from Limoux. Domaine Astruc knows better than anyone how to produce quality wines here. And all at this attractive price. Enjoy this ruby-red wine on its own or as an accompaniment to sausages and veal or lamb stews.

The beginning of Domaine Astruc

Jean Astruc often dreamed of owning his own winery as he rattled his horse-drawn carriage through the unpaved roads of the Limoux region. In his old age, he gathered together everything he had saved and founded Domaine Astruc in 1862. Domaine Astruc was acquired by Jean-Claude Mas in 2002 and has since become an established name among wine lovers. He runs the winery with respectful gratitude. The winery is located in Limoux, where it benefits from both Atlantic influences and the Pyrenees. Limoux is also the region where, according to modern history, the first sparkling wine in France was made. The soil consists of gravel and calcareous marl, and the grapes enjoy a cooler microclimate, resulting in fresh wines of exceptional elegance and finesse. The vineyards for this wine face south to fully enjoy the sun. The Merlot for Astruc comes from various vineyards around Limoux in the Languedoc region. While the climate is Mediterranean, the vineyards benefit from the cooling Atlantic Ocean. The vines are 18 to 26 years old. After harvest, the grapes are rigorously selected, as only the finest juice makes it into the bottle. After harvest, the skins are macerated for three days at ten degrees Celsius. The must is then fermented at 25 degrees Celsius for five days. After this, the juice remains on the skins for another ten days to extract more color and flavor. Only the juice from the first pressing is used in the wine. Finally, twenty percent of the wine is aged in new American barrels for four months.

What does dA Merlot taste like?

This Merlot pours a ruby red with purple hues. On the nose, the red wine is opulent and fruity, with notes of mocha, blackcurrant, and plum. On the palate, it's full-bodied with dark fruit and ripe tannins. As with the entire Astruc series, these are beautiful wines with excellent value. They are delicious wines to simply savor.

Product details

Alcohol content	13.5%
Vintage	2023
Size	0.75L
Region	Languedoc-Roussillon
Producer	Da Astruc
Varietal(s)	Merlot
Oak aging	Yes, Twenty percent of the wine ages for four months in new American oak barrels.
Ideal serving temperature ?	16° - 18°C