Les Evêques AOC - Château de Mercuès

Les Evêques AOC - Château de MercuèsIn the glass, Les Evêques from Château de Mercuès reveals a dense purple-red color. At the edges, there is also a transition in color to garnet red. When the glass is swirled, this red wine reveals a high density and richness, which shows in pronounced church windows on the rim of the glass. In the glass, this red wine from Château de Mercuès presents aromas of blackberry, complemented by pepper, black currant and cherry. This red from Château de Mercuès is ideal for all wine lovers who prefer it dry. At the same time, it never appears lean or austere, but rather round and smooth. The acidity of Les Evêques is wonderfully mild, making this wine delightfully silky. On the finish, this matured red wine from the Sud-Ouest region finally delights with a beautiful length. Nuances of blackberry once again appear. In the aftertaste, mineral notes from the loess and clay-dominated soils also join in. Vinification of Les Evêques by Château de Mercuès This powerful red wine from France is made from the Malbec grape variety. In Sud Ouest, the vines that produce the grapes for this wine grow on clay and loess soils. Without question, Les Evêques is also shaped by the climatic and stylistic factors of Cahors. This French wine can, in the truest sense of the word, be described as an Old World wine, presenting itself as extraordinarily distinguished and complex. After hand-picking, the grapes are brought immediately to the press house. There they are selected and gently crushed. Fermentation then takes place in small wooden barrels and stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. After fermentation is complete, Les Evêques can continue to harmonize on the fine lees for several months. Food recommendation for Château de Mercuès Les Evêques This French wine is perfect as a companion to a wide variety of dishes, but is also a pleasure enjoyed on its own.