with a very long finish that pops with cherry
It also allowed picking decisions to be made in the vineyard on flavour and reaching optimum ripeness
Compared to many Vin de Pays reds
The evolving fruit notes lead to a finish with persistent fruit
Michel Mallard Corton Les Maréchaudes Grand Cru Merenzao with a very long finishBright black cherry, blackberry and subtle plum lead with a deep, powerful Corton profile. Fine florals, gentle spice and a strong mineral backbone sit underneath, giving profound depth and grandcru structure. The palate is fresh, concentrated and beautifully balanced dark fruit, earth, spice and firm, elegant tannin carrying a long, pure, commanding finish. A precise, authoritative expression of Les Marchaudes.