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Domaine De Segaille Merlot Blend 2021
Primary flavours

Red Fruit

Red Plum

Cloves

Roasted Tomato

Vanilla
Details
Domaine De Segaille is an estate based in the tiny appellation of Brulhois, run by a fierce couple of sisters who inherited the property. With the Arbeau family acting as negociants for making the wine, they have produced a grunty, earthy wine, packed with brooding dark fruit and plenty of spice.
Located on the outskirts of the stunningly beautiful city of Toulouse, the region of Fronton is a quaint region that flies under the radar of most wine enthusiasts. It isn’t flashy or bright with fancy varieties or old wealth, this is farming land where the wineries focus on local varieties and keeping to traditions. Enter the Arbeau family, who have a winery located in the town of Labastide-Saint-Peirre, literally wedged inbetween narrow streets that are sure to cause moments of panic for any tourist in a rental car. Anne and Géraud Arbeau have transformed their century old winery into a marvel, adapting their local varieties into the fast paced world of modern drinking with bright labels and equally bright wines. They not only source from Fronton, which gives them access to the local Négrette but also source from the surrounding South-West regions of Gaillac, Madiran and Cahors amongst others to showcase the delights that usually only feature a couple of paragraphs in any french wine book.
Located on the outskirts of the stunningly beautiful city of Toulouse, the region of Fronton is a quaint region that flies under the radar of most wine enthusiasts. It isn’t flashy or bright with fancy varieties or old wealth, this is farming land where the wineries focus on local varieties and keeping to traditions. Enter the Arbeau family, who have a winery located in the town of Labastide-Saint-Peirre, literally wedged inbetween narrow streets that are sure to cause moments of panic for any tourist in a rental car. Anne and Géraud Arbeau have transformed their century old winery into a marvel, adapting their local varieties into the fast paced world of modern drinking with bright labels and equally bright wines. They not only source from Fronton, which gives them access to the local Négrette but also source from the surrounding South-West regions of Gaillac, Madiran and Cahors amongst others to showcase the delights that usually only feature a couple of paragraphs in any french wine book.
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
nonesomelots
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
lowmediumhigh
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low
(under 12%)medium
(12-14%)high
(14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards medium bodied, low sweetness, with low acidity, some fruitiness, medium tannins, medium alcohol and no oak.
Specs
Region
South West France
country
France
Grape type
Merlot Blend
Wine Maker
Famille Arbeau
Alcohol
13%
Vintage
2021
Cellar period
3-5 years
Closure
Cork (Natural)
Production method
Vegan
Temperature
Room Temperature 15°C-18°C
Pairing guide
A good Merlot is always a thing of real beauty, and this bottle from Domaine De Segaille ticks all the right boxes as far as we’re concerned! We love this wine with rich dark meats, juicy duck breasts, and lamb served with berry sauce - in fact, any meat with a fruity reduction will work perfectly here. Garlic and Merlot are always happy bedfellows, and roast pork with mushrooms is never a bad option, either.
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Food

Chicken Dishes

duck
Tastes
Complex

Earthy
Moods

Any and all

Relaxed
Seasons

Autumn

Cooler Months
Recipe Matches
Wine region

South West France, France
South West France comprises 38 wine regions located from below Bordeaux to the border of Spain. There is a broad diversity of grape varieties, traditions and styles that are seen in these regions. The broader regions are usually overshadowed by the big brother that is Bordeaux, however there is fantastic quality found for those that seek it out. There is a broad set of local varieties like Tannat, Gros and Petit Manseng and Malbec. The regions that should be sought out are Madiran, Cahors, Jurançon and Gaillac and the rest are worth delving into the unknown.
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