Papilion Merlot

2012

Number of bottles: 4300

Papilion Merlot

2012

merlot

A real specialty that is only given in the most outstanding vintages. Selected merlot from our best region, a bulky red wine with characteristics of vanilla, ripe sour cherry, beautiful acids, tannins and long-lasting finish.

Alcohol content
16.5% (v/v)

8%

18%

Acid
5.6 g/l

4g

9g

Region
Szekszárd Wine Region, Decs-Szőlőhegy, Aranydomb dűlő
Vine Age
8 years
Date of vintage
20/10/2012
Wine production

  • Traditional production, harvesting carried out by hand and sorting grape bunches
  • Fermentation partly in stainless steel tanks and open tanks
  • Maturation in first-fill oak barrels of 225 and 500 L for 20 months
Date of bottling
17/10/2014
Competition results
Gold Medal – Monde Selection Bruxelles 2015
Gold Medal – VinAgora Wine Competition 2015
Gold Medal – Challenge International du Vin Bordeaux 2015