Chateau L'Ermitage de Bel-Air Merlot Red 2018 Bordeaux France - 750ml

Chateau L'Ermitage de Bel-Air Merlot 2018: A Rich Bordeaux Blend

90-91 points. "A beautifully structured Bordeaux wine with ripe dark fruit flavors, velvety tannins, and a well-integrated oak finish." – Wine Enthusiast

Tasting Notes:

• Color: Deep ruby red with garnet reflections.
• Nose: Aromas of ripe black cherries, plums, and cassis, with hints of tobacco, vanilla, and earthy undertones.
• Palate: Medium to full-bodied, offering rich fruit flavors of blackberries and dark cherries, enhanced by notes of chocolate and spice. The wine is balanced by smooth tannins and a touch of oak.
• Finish: Long and elegant, with lingering notes of coffee, vanilla, and dark berries.

The Story Behind the Wine:

Chateau L'Ermitage de Bel-Air 2018 comes from the prestigious Pomerol region in Bordeaux, known for its unique terroir. The wine is a blend primarily of Merlot with smaller amounts of Cabernet Franc, creating a rich and full-bodied red with exceptional aging potential. The vines are grown in the renowned gravel, sand, and clay soils that define Pomerol, which adds to the wine’s complexity and depth​.

Perfect Pairings:

• Red Meat: Ideal with beef tenderloin or lamb.
• Cheese: Pairs well with aged cheeses like Gruyère or Comté.

Winemaking & Terroir:

This wine is aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, which contributes to its smooth tannins and structured palate. The Pomerol terroir, known for its clay and gravel soils, is perfectly suited to Merlot, producing wines with rich fruit flavors and great aging potential​.

Wine Specifications:

• Variety: 90% Merlot with 10% Cabernet Franc
• Alcohol: 14.5%
• Serving Temperature: 16-18°C
• Bottle Size: 750 ml
• Aging Potential: Can be enjoyed now or aged for 10+ years.
• Appellation: Pomerol, Bordeaux, France

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