Metairie Les Barriques Merlot

A phenomenal winery that makes the hearts of many wine lovers beat faster. Metairie was founded in 1995 as a wine cooperative. This means it's a winery with several affiliated winegrowers. Together, all the winegrowers own a vast number of hectares of vineyards. This is Metairie's greatest strength. Dozens of hectares of vineyards, roughly located between Narbonne and Limoux, where each grape variety is planted where it thrives. So the quantity isn't just astronomical, but the quality is too. And you can taste that in every bottle from Metairie.

A delicious wine from an all-rounder

The Merlot grape is perhaps the most famous and beloved blue grape. No other grape variety captivates so many wine drinkers. And that's not surprising. First of all, Merlot grows everywhere. Wherever you go in the world, there's always a vineyard with Merlot grapes. Why? Because Merlot is wonderfully smooth. Delicious on its own, it also lends itself to various blends. For Metairie Les Barriques Merlot, the grapes are grown towards the southeast, in the Aude region. This is where the grapes grow optimally. You can taste this in every sip of Metairie Les Barriques Merlot. A true feast for all your senses.

Impressions of Metairie Les Barriques Merlot

This red wine from Metairie is fermented in French oak barriques. A third of these barrels are new, ensuring a rich flavor. You'll detect the French oak in both the aroma and taste. It adds a little something extra to Merlot, making it a bit more exciting. The aroma is rich. You smell red and black fruit, cherries, blackberries, and raspberries constantly alternating. Cedarwood permeates your nostrils. The taste of Metairie Les Barriques Merlot is full and robust. A broad flavor palette of cherries, berries, vanilla, cedarwood, and spices forms a beautiful whole. This red wine from Metairie is complete and complex. A feast for the eyes.