6666 AOC - Château de Mercuès

6666 AOC - Château de MercuèsWith the Château de Mercuès 6666, a first-class red wine comes into the glass. It reveals a wonderfully dense, purple-red color. With a slight tilt, the wine glass shows a charming garnet hue at the edges. After the first swirl, this red wine reveals a high viscosity, which is displayed in church windows at the rim of the glass. On the nose, this Château de Mercuès red wine reveals various blackberries. As if that weren't impressive enough, further aromas such as cocoa, lavender, and blackcurrant emerge through aging in small wooden barrels. This red wine from Château de Mercuès is ideal for wine drinkers who prefer their wine dry. The 6666 comes quite close to this, as it was vinified with only 1.7 grams of residual sugar. The fruit acidity of the 6666 is wonderfully mild, making this wine delightfully smooth. In the finish, this aged red wine from the Sud-Ouest region ultimately impresses with beautiful length. Hints of blackberry reappear, and in the aftertaste, mineral notes from the gravel-dominated soils join in. Vinification of the Château de Mercuès 6666 This wine clearly focuses on a single grape variety, namely Malbec. Only flawless grape material was harvested for this exceptionally powerful varietal wine from Château de Mercuès. The grapes grow under optimal conditions in Sud Ouest. Here, the vines dig their roots deep into gravel soils. Obviously, the 6666 is influenced by more than just the Cahors soil. This French wine can be called a wine of the Old World in the best sense of the term, presenting itself exceptionally noble and complex. After harvesting, the grapes swiftly make their way to the winery, where they are selected and gently crushed. Fermentation takes place in small oak barrels at controlled temperatures. After its completion, the powerful 6666 is aged for an additional 15 months in oak barriques. Food Recommendation for the 6666 from Château de Mercuès This French red wine pairs perfectly as an accompaniment to a whole range of exquisite dishes but is also a delight when enjoyed on its own.