Merlot de Peissy

Genève Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée Matured in oak casks – 75 cl

Origin : Quality controlled (AOC) Geneva, Peissy

Height : 450 m

Soil : Sandstone to clay

Grape variety : Merlot

Pruning method : Guyot

Average production : 60 hl/ha

Winemaking : Traditional fermentation on skins at cool temperature followed by malolactic fermentation. Aged 15 months in French oak casks.

Strength : 13.5% ABV

Characteristic : Aspect dark red. Nose cherry and plum. Taste blackcurrant, soft tannins.

Gastronomy : Red meat, lamb, game, cheese.

Best time to drink : Now and up to 3-6 years after vintage.