Auguste-Bravais  2022 MERLOT NAPA VALLEY

Grape Variety: 100% Merlot

Region: Napa Valley, USA

Alcohol Content: 14%vol

Vintage: 2022

Market Reference Price: $65 per bottle

Core Highlights

- Taste & Aroma: Exudes juicy aromas of blackberry, cherry, and plum, with subtle vanilla and toast notes (from French oak barrel aging). Features smooth tannins, balanced acidity, medium body, and a slightly sweet finish with a hint of spice.

- Pairing Suggestions:

✔ Main Dishes: Grilled lamb chops, tomato beef pasta, black pepper steak

✔ Cheeses: Brie, Camembert

✔ Desserts: Chocolate brownies (tannins complement chocolate perfectly)

- Serving Tips: Decant for 15-20 minutes. Serve at 16-18°C. Ideal for family dinners or light Western cuisine.

- Other highlights: Classic Napa Valley Merlot—approachable for beginners, with vibrant fruit notes and smooth taste.  

- Terroir Advantage: Sourced from core Napa Valley regions, featuring unique terroir (large diurnal temperature variation, gravel/volcanic soil) that enhances rich fruitiness and complex structure.

- Winemaking: Traditional gravity-flow method, aged in French oak barrels (for red wines) to preserve natural flavors.

- Cautions:

- Alcohol is strictly prohibited for pregnant women and minors.

- Store red wines horizontally, away from direct sunlight.