This Merlot is smooth and plush with a range of ripe red fruit and violet petals. The palate is medium to full, bright and clean with a well-integrated acidity. Notes of strawberry and spice on the finish.

Product Notes

Château Haut-Blanville Merlot Pays d'Oc wine presents a seamless blend of traditional and modern flavours. The rich maroon gem hailing from the prestigious vineyards of France gives off a heady scent of ripe red fruit and spices. With a heart hinting at plums and blackcurrants, this luscious Merlot is adorned with endnotes of subtle vanilla and roasted wood. A satisfying long finish only intensifies its charm. The full-bodied texture combined with a balanced tannin level offers an exceptional taste, turning each sip into an elegant French experience. It's an exceptional choice to accompany meat dishes or cheese platters.

About the Winery

Nestled in the heart of the iconic Languedoc region lies the esteemed Château Haut-Blanville. This exceptional family-run winery, spread over 70 hectares of vineyard across diversified terroirs, carries a legacy of unmatched French viticulture. With an unwavering commitment to producing bespoke wines, each a testament to individual terroirs, Haut-Blanville has carved an enviable niche in the global wine geography.

The portfolio of wines offered by the estate is distinguished by its unique diversity. A stunning array of whites, reds, and rosés, each carefully produced using organic processes to honour the uniqueness of their land, graces the cellars of Haut-Blanville. These include multiple award-winning labels enjoyed by wine connoisseurs all over the world, thanks to the estate's respect for nature and tradition combined with innovative winemaking.

Located just a few kilometres from the Mediterranean Sea, the vineyards enjoy an exceptional microclimate, which, paired with the specific soil characteristics, results in sought-after wines with a distinct mineral character. Béatrice and Bernard Nivollet, the minds behind this remarkable winery, are firm advocates of the mono-parcel approach, where each plot is vinified separately, thus allowing for the expression of its unique personality in a bottle.

At the epicentre of this esteemed establishment stands the familial Château, a symbol of heritage and a significant embodiment of the intrinsic connection between the Haut-Blanville winery and the extraordinary Languedoc terrain. This admirable blend of tradition and innovation, genuine passion for wine craftsmanship and a deep understanding of the terroir is indeed the secret behind Château Haut Blanville’s success.

With every bottle, Haut-Blanville promises an unrivaled experience, a harmonious journey that transports you to the hues and aromas of idyllic Languedoc. Your senses awaken with the atmospheric tones of red fruit, blackberry, licorice, and the subtleties of oak and spice when you pop open a bottle of their universally acclaimed Grand Vin.

In all, the Château Haut-Blanville is not simply a winery. It is indeed an ongoing journey of discovery, a celebration of the symbiotic relationship between the vine and its environment, and unapologetically, a symphony of the senses.

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