Silvert & Saibene Wines, LLP

About the Wine:

 

This small hillside estate is situated in Merignas, just across the Dordogne river from the Saint Emilion appellation boundary.  In this Merlot you can smell and taste the dense clay soil that makes Beylie's terroir special.  Organically grown grapes from estate vineyards owned by Christophe Pont.  Wines are fermented and cellared in the 18th century winery.  “Plaisir” means “pleasure” in English.

 

Varietal: 100% Merlot

Origin: France | Appellation: Bordeaux Rouge AOC, (estate grown and bottled)

Elaboration: Grapes are hand picked in small boxes for delivery to the winery. Grapes are fermented with native yeast in stainless steel tanks and left on the skins for two weeks the topped up and conserved.

Conservation: Unoaked, aged in stainless steel for the winter and spring then bottled before next harvest.

 

Tasting Notes:

 

Deep purple color with clean, fruit forward nose, smooth in the mouth with red berry candied fruit with hints of smoke and good acidity, nice and balanced on the finish.

 

Technical Data:

 

Production: 500 cases | Alcohol: 13.2% | TA: 3.25 g/l | Residual Sugar: <2 g/l 

| pH: 3.58