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from tthe former E-Zine
A French Wine for the American Market
Laely Heron recognized the need to produce an oaky, well priced
Merlot, of superior quality for the US market. She scoured the South
of France, buying the best Merlot she could find. She blended the
Merlot and aged it in new French oak.
The results are reminiscent of the early 80s Merlots that so
dramatically changed the American wine drinking habits.
When I first tasted Heron Merlot, I was immediately reminded of 1982
Clos du Bois Alexander Valley Merlot. The Heron was as rich and
delicious as the Legendary Clos du Bois, and without the addition of
25% Cabernet Sauvignon of the California wine.
This is significant because French wine laws dictate that any wine
which is labeled with the varietal name, in this case Merlot, be
composed entirely of that varietal. This often leads to French
Merlots being softer in style than the American market prefers.
Update: Laely has been doing well over the years and now also offers a Chardonnay and a Syrah.
