The red wine with all the chill

 

When the world can be harsh, Merlot remains soft. That’s why we love Les Champs d’Or, a plush, fruity red wine made from 100% Merlot. It is approachable, easy to get along with, like that friend that just never gets angry—how do they do that? We can’t speak for your friend, but we do know that Merlot is just naturally smooth. With fresh acidity, soft tannins, and notes of black cherry, fig, cocoa, and vanilla, Les Champs d’Or is there for you.

 

Patience makes great Merlot

 

Les Champs d’Or comes from a place in Southern France known as the Pays d’Oc, home to some of the best drinkable reds in the world. Here, there’s a sense of pride in knowing that things have been done the same way for thousands of years. The grapes are sorted, crushed, and fermented. All the while, a winemaker stirs the skins, where the color, flavor, and tannin are found, to make sure that they’re extracted. It’s a year-long process to get this bottle of wine in your hands, so be sure to savor every sip.

 

Warning: goes with everything

 

Merlot is agreeable, and that applies to food, too. Thanks to the soft, fruity nature of this beloved grape, Les Champs D’Or is the perfect choice for the dinner table. But for best results, try it with some of our favorites: chicken tikka masala, gnocchi, barbecue, and grilled portobellos.