Pago de Larrainzar – Navarra, Spain
A limited-production 100% Merlot from estate-grown vines, this wine is crafted with precision and aged in both barrel and large oak vats. Reflecting the character of an exceptional vintage, it combines structure, finesse, and aging potential.
PAGO DE LARRAINZAR MERLOT 2015
Wine type: Red wine – 100% Merlot
Vintage: 2015
Alcohol content: 14.5% vol
Total acidity: 5.2 g/L
Volatile acidity: 0.65 g/L
Color intensity: 13.4
Harvest date: October 1, 2015
Bottling date: June 2018
Production: 2,841 bottles
Vineyard: Estate-owned, 17 hectaresAging:
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12 months in French oak barrels (40% in 300L barrels)
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12 months in 2,000L French oak vats
Winemaking:
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Grapes destemmed and fermented with selected native yeasts
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Fermentation in 2,000L French oak vats
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Careful grape selection to ensure only the best fruit was used
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Deep cherry red with high color density
Aroma: Notes of pastry, shortbread, and red berries followed by herbal touches—lavender, rockrose, and subtle dry wood
Palate: Fresh and fruity on entry, evolving into a structured, elegant wine with length and balance; long and pleasant finishThis Merlot shows great complexity and refinement now, and will continue to evolve beautifully in the bottle. A testament to the estate's dedication to varietal expression and terroir.
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