La Bouche du Roi, Les Trois Corneilles Merlot 2023

La Bouche du Roi’s Les Trois Corneilles Merlot 2023 is a distinctive red from the historic Versailles wine region, where viticulture is being revived after centuries of absence. Made from Merlot and shaped by the estate’s limestone soils and careful élevage in seasoned oak, it combines generous fruit with a refined, contemporary style.

Tasting Notes
The wine shows a deep, richly coloured appearance. On the nose, aromas of spice mingle with ripe strawberry, blackberry and blackcurrant, creating an inviting balance between fresh fruit and subtle savoury complexity. Lively and elegant on the palate, it offers medium body with supple texture and well-integrated, silky tannins. The 2023 is approachable in its youth, while its fruit, structure and oak maturation should allow it to develop further over the next few years when properly stored.

Production
The vines grow on the limestone-rich soils of the Versailles plain, a terroir with deep historical ties to French viticulture. La Bouche du Roi follows a sustainable approach and combines respect for traditional craftsmanship with modern winemaking techniques. The wine is matured in 300- and 400-litre oak barrels that have previously held two to three wines, allowing gentle oak influence without overwhelming the Merlot’s fruit character. Harvesting methods and the precise vinification details have not been specified.

Food & Serving
Serve this Merlot lightly cool, at around 16–18°C. Its soft tannins and dark-fruit profile make it a natural match for roast poultry, grilled pork, duck, mushroom dishes, lentils and moderately seasoned cheeses. Decanting is not essential, but 20–30 minutes in a carafe can help open the wine and bring out its spice and berry aromas, particularly when enjoyed young.

Producer
Domaine La Bouche du Roi is part of an ambitious project led by winemakers Adrien Pélissié and Julien Brustis to restore viticulture to the Versailles plain, once one of France’s major wine-growing areas. From its historic setting, the estate combines local terroir, sustainable practices and modern cellar work to give the region a renewed identity. Its wines are helping bring Versailles’ long-overlooked wine heritage back into the spotlight.

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