Pierre and his brother Jean run Domaine Achillée
with a long and mellow finish culminating in a lingering spicy sensation
after 25 years making wine for other people
Primary fermentation occurred naturally in a sealed stainless-steel tank
which give the wines their acclaimed typicality
Tenuta Sant'Elena Merlot 2016 Dry Goods Pierre and his brother JeanWith a vivacious ruby color, this Merlot opens with aromas of blackberry, dried cherry, violets, plum preserves, cedar, tobacco and star anise. The supple palate starts with plum notes that quickly shift to more savory elements with hints of dried flowers, clove and underbrush, finishing with fine and well balanced tannins. After the manual harvest, the grapes are destemmed and soft crushed before undergoing maceration for about ten days, depending on