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Key regions
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Pairings
Merille is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Garonne, France.
Structurally it lands at medium body, medium-low tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for red fruits, spice, earth and herbal.
The regions that matter for it are Fronton, Bergerac and Côtes de Bergerac.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, moderate vigour and a preference for temperate.
It blends readily with Negrette, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.
At the table it suits meatballs in a spiced tomato and green olive sauce (boles de picolat), cajun-style boudin rouge and char-grilled, spice-rubbed lamb pieces.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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meatballs in a spiced tomato and green olive sauce (boles de picolat)
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Cajun-style boudin rouge
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char-grilled, spice-rubbed lamb pieces
Bottles to look for.
- Ostoros Bor 'Medina' Merlot Feledes Vorosbor, Eger, Hungary
Merille: common questions
01.What does Merille taste like?+
Merille tastes of red fruits, spice, earth and herbal. Structurally it lands at medium body, medium-low tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Merille from?+
Merille originates in Garonne, France.
03.Where is Merille grown?+
The key regions for Merille are Fronton, Bergerac and Côtes de Bergerac.
04.What food pairs with Merille?+
Pour it with meatballs in a spiced tomato and green olive sauce (boles de picolat), cajun-style boudin rouge and char-grilled, spice-rubbed lamb pieces.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.