Emiliana Adobe Reserva Merlot Organic 2023 vs Les Volets Pinot Noir 2025
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| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £11.99 | £11.99 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Emiliana | Les Volets |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Merlot | Pinot Noir |
| Region | — | Languedoc |
| Country | — | France |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
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Emiliana Adobe Reserva Merlot Organic 2023
Adobe Reserva Merlot is a vibrant and expressive organic Merlot from Emiliana’s acclaimed vineyards in Chile, offering a perfect balance of ripe fruit, freshness, and subtle complexity. This wine showcases the varietal purity of Merlot with juicy dark plum and berry flavours, complemented by earthy undertones and soft spice, making it a versatile and approachable choice for both casual sipping and pairing with food. Crafted with care using biodynamic and organic principles, it exemplifies Emiliana’s commitment to sustainability and high-quality winemaking. Meet the Producer Emiliana is one of Chile's most pioneering wineries, leading in organic and biodynamic viticulture since 1998. The estate focuses on producing expressive wines while maintaining environmental sustainability and respecting vineyard workers. Production Grapes are hand-harvested, with a week-long cold pre-fermentation soak at 8°C to enhance fruit extraction. Alcoholic fermentation occurs between 25°C and 28°C with daily pumpover adjustments based on tasting. Malolactic fermentation happens naturally in stainless steel tanks. 20% of the wine is aged in French oak barrels for six months before blending to achieve complexity and balance. Tasting Notes The wine shows a varietal nose of ripe dark plum flesh with subtle leafy notes. On the palate, it is rich and fleshy with earthy undertones, dark spice, and a rounded, satisfying finish. Food Match Pairs beautifully with lean red meats, poultry, and mature cheeses such as Camembert, Roquefort, and Gruyère. Complements vegetable stews, pasta with mild sauces, nuts, and dried figs. Grape Varieties Merlot 100%
Les Volets Pinot Noir 2025
Les Volets Pinot Noir is a serious, elegant red wine sourced from the cool foothills of the Pyrenees in the Haute Vallée de l'Aude. Handcrafted by winemaker Guillaume Létang for Boutinot , this is Pinot Noir of real finesse and regional identity, inspired by Burgundy but rooted firmly in the unique terroir of the Languedoc's highest vineyards. Meet the Producer Boutinot France has a long and fascinating history, beginning as a small wine importer and evolving into a producer and distributor of high-quality French wines. Committed to sourcing exceptional vineyard sites and crafting wines that reflect their terroir, the team works with HVE3-certified sustainable practices across all their estates. Vineyard and Production The Haute Vallée de l'Aude benefits from higher altitudes and cool Atlantic breezes filtered through the coastal mountains, moderating the climate and slowing grape ripening to develop complex, refined flavours with elegant structure. Inspired by Burgundy, this Pinot Noir is vinified entirely unoaked to preserve purity, finesse, and varietal character. All viticulture is sustainable, with HVE3 certification. Best served slightly cool to preserve its freshness. Tasting Notes Bright ruby red with upfront aromas of freshly picked raspberries and subtle savoury notes. The palate is fleshy with red fruit intensity, fine tannins, and juicy acidity, building the foundation of a well-structured, serious Pinot Noir with real elegance and length. Grape Variety Pinot Noir Perfect Pairings Excellent on its own or with herby sausage casserole, grilled lamb, duck breast, or pea and ham soup. A versatile companion for lighter meat dishes and earthy, herb-driven flavours. About the Region The Haute Vallée de l'Aude is one of the Languedoc's most exciting cool-climate terroirs, producing wines of genuine elegance and complexity from vineyards at altitude. Explore our full range of Pinot Noir wines and Boutinot wines to discover more exceptional bottles.
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