# Le Ciel Merlot

- **Producer:** Fields Wine Company AB
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Merlot
- **Region:** Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Average price:** €8
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** violet, plum, raspberry, strawberry, vanilla, coffee

## About this wine

Le Ciel Merlot is a red wine from the Pays d'Oc IGP in the Languedoc-Roussillon region of France, produced by Fields Wine Company AB. The wine is presented in a 1000ml PET bottle, highlighting its practicality and environmental considerations. Fields Wine Company AB is a Swedish importer that specializes in developing and marketing wine brands within the Swedish market, working with various producers. The Languedoc-Roussillon region, where the grapes are sourced, is the largest wine-growing area in France.

## Interesting facts

- Packaged in a 1000ml PET bottle for practicality.
- Languedoc-Roussillon is France's largest wine-growing region.
- Fields Wine Company AB is a Swedish importer.
- Focuses on building brands for the Swedish market.

## Food pairing

The medium body and balanced acidity of this Merlot make it versatile. Its fruit-forward character complements dishes with moderate richness, while its fine-grained tannins can handle lean proteins. It pairs well with savory herbs and earthy vegetables.

## Wine making process

Le Ciel Merlot is produced from 100% Merlot grapes grown in the Languedoc-Roussillon region. The vines are between 10-25 years old and are planted in clay soil. The grapes are carefully selected and harvested late in the season to achieve optimal ripeness and flavor concentration. While specific vinification and aging details are not provided, tasting notes suggest potential oak aging, indicated by hints of vanilla and coffee. The wine is bottled in a 1000ml PET format.