COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Merlot
PRODUCER
Château Guilhem
REGION
Languedoc-Roussillon
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Intensity
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Château Guilhem 'Pot de Vin' Rouge 2022 is a 100% Merlot from the IGP Pays d'Oc in France's Languedoc-Roussillon region. The wine's name is inspired by a playful label created by the producer's grandfather and references an old-style bottle shape. Château Guilhem is a family estate managed by Bertrand Gourdou, who continues a tradition of organic and biodynamic farming and low-intervention winemaking. The designation as IGP Pays d'Oc allows for winemaking creativity, and the estate's commitment to natural practices, including the absence of oak aging, contributes to the wine's pure, fruity expression.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€13
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Pot de Vin' translates to 'the bribe' in French.
Fact 02
Vineyards are situated between 240 and 400 meters in altitude.
Fact 03
The wine is made with negligible sulfur (SO2) use.
Fact 04
Certified organic, with some biodynamic farming practices.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Château Guilhem 'Pot de Vin' Rouge 2022 is produced from 100% Merlot grapes. Fermentation occurs with native yeasts in stainless steel or concrete tanks, followed by a short maceration period to achieve an easy-drinking style. The wine is then aged in concrete tanks or stainless steel, with no oak aging employed. This approach emphasizes minimal intervention and preserves the pure fruit character of the Merlot. The estate adheres to certified organic viticulture, with some parcels farmed biodynamically, and utilizes negligible amounts of sulfur dioxide.
