We couldn't imagine life without La Villette Winery in our selection. This red La Villette Merlot is no exception. The name La Villette has a fascinating history. La Villette is an old Parisian neighborhood from which all of Paris was once supplied with wine and food. This was done by boat or horse-drawn carriage. The label of the white wine bottle also refers to this. The river the boats with supplies sailed is depicted on the label. La Villette wines are made using the Vin de France label. This means that grapes from different regions may be blended together.
The La Villette Merlot vineyards are located in the Nîmes region, near Béziers on the eastern side of the Aude Valley. The vines grow on soils with gravel in the valley and clay and limestone on the slopes. The plants are 10 to 15 years old and produce a magnificent harvest thanks to the perfect climate. Plenty of afternoon sunshine ensures ripe Merlot grapes, which are refreshed by the cool breeze. This creates the perfect balance between warmth and coolness, ensuring La Villette's winemakers a top-notch harvest. La Villette Merlot is aged for 6 to 9 months in French and American oak barrels. This is precisely what gives it its richness and finesse in aroma and flavor.
