2012 Irvine Grand Merlot 750ml Chablis Montmains and mineral-rich soils layered with

and mineral-rich soils layered with mountain stones and river silt

Sweet and rich with masses of plummy fruit

followed by extended maceration to gently extract tannin and complexity

All the solids are collected and chilled before being put to barrel

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2012 Irvine Grand Merlot 750ml Chablis Montmains and mineral-rich soils layered withTwo words come to mind when you mention great Australian Merlot. Jim Irvine. Jim's Grand Merlot is the benchmark of complex and elegant Merlot in Australia and his Eden Valley vineyards are the perfect place to produce this iconic wine. Award tasting note: "Elegant style with menthol and plum notes. Fine green tannins. Rich concentration. Lovely balance and lingering finish." Silver, International Wine Challenge