The Vic family has been showcasing Preignes le Vieux since 1905 and the estate is now proof of the bond between man and land. Here’s the potted history: Great-grandfather Robert Vic bought the estate in the early 20th century. The fifth generation is now tending vines on 250 hectares of land surrounding the château. In the early 90’s, Jérôme and then Aurélie his wife took over the family business.
Presentation
Presentation
Intense in color, long and full of flavors this Merlot boasts all of the character traits of this celebrated grape variety along with interesting notes that are linked to its various terroirs of origin.
Location
This one is a sure bet from the La Source Tradition range: it's fruit-forward, round, complex and elegant wine sourced from different terroirs - the flatlands, the river plains (for richness and structure) and the coastal regions, for opulence and freshness.
Winemaking
Picked from a mix of different altitude-lying and north facing vineyards, cold maceration prior to fermentation and gentle winemaking process; aging in concrete vessels for maturation before bottling.
Varietal
Merlot : 100%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 13.5 % vol.
Contains sulphites.
Advice
Serving
T° of service: 16°C / 60°F.
Ageing potential
Enjoy all year long, 5 years
Tasting
Earthy aromas and a twinge of fruity sweetness/dried spices on the nose. Concentrated aromas of blackberry, cherry and mashed fig abound, while flavors of black plum skins dominate the palate and coat the mouth with a firm and smooth texture. Charming, juicy and straightforward.
Food pairings
You can drink it very comfortably with a range of Italian dishes, especially tomato-based ones and it responds very well to the ‘umami’ (i.e. deeply savory) tastes you get in foods such as roast chicken, mushrooms and parmesan. Baked pasta dishes such as lasagna and similar veggie bakes, and chicken, pork or rabbit casseroles with a fruity element such as apricots or prunes, also make the trick perfect!
