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Awards
2017 Merlot

Chanmé Méchant

Pays d'Oc, France

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The storied Chanmé Méchant returns to Firstleaf with a Silver medal stunner

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About This Wine


Chanmé Méchant

Merlot

The name Chanmé Méchant is what is called a “verlan.” It’s slang that inverts syllables to create new words with fun meanings. This comes from combining the French words Chanmé “excellent” and Méchant “wicked” that when put together mean “wicked good.” It’s a fitting name for this delicious wine, which comes from a location that prides itself on its environmentally friendly viticulture and natural biodiversity. Restrained notes of fruit play off of the elegant structure and texture. We think that this wine is the perfect match for red meats, duck, and spicy chicken dishes. Judges love it too! It took home a Silver medal at the 2018 Harvest Challenge.

Chanmé Méchant 2017 Merlot Pays d'Oc IGP, France

Wine Region


Pays d'Oc

If you've vacationed in the south of France, you've probably visited the Pays d'Oc region. Embracing the Mediterranean from Spain to Provence, this region is famed as much for its Grenache, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay as its endless sunshine. Pays d'Oc covers non-AOC wines made across this large, sun-kissed region, known as France's "New World." Far from the regulations of the AOC system, pioneering winemakers headed here to experiment, crafting many now-famous wines that often state their grape variety on the label—not something that was common in France before then. IGP (Indication Géographique Protégée) within France’s wine classification system focuses on controlling regional and geographical origin. The category is less restrictive than the AOC classification and gives winemakers more freedom with style and taste profile when creating wines.

Flavor Profile


Pairs well with… Flank Steak, Roasted Duck, Grilled Chicken

Body 3 Acidity 3Sweetness 2Fruit Intensity 3Tannin 3

Tasting Notes


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Stylistically this wine lives between the New World and the Old World, marrying the fruit driven qualities with framed tannins and succulent texture. The wine's elegant structure and long finish are the perfect match for red meats, duck, and spicy chicken dishes.

Awards


Chanmé Méchant 2017 Merlot Pays d'Oc IGP, France: Merlot

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1 TOTAL AWARDS

  • Silver Medal, 2018 Harvest Challenge
Chanmé Méchant 2017 Merlot Pays d'Oc IGP, France