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Ormiale, Borto Merlot, 2018

Red Wine from Bordeaux, France
by Ormiale
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Ormiale’s 2018 Borto Merlot is a standout example of the depth and elegance that Merlot can achieve when crafted with care and attention. From the heart of the vineyard, this wine showcases the variety’s ability to offer both richness and subtlety, with a refined profile that is accessible yet complex.

The nose opens with a bouquet of ripe dark berries—blackberry, plum—interwoven with hints of mocha, vanilla, and a touch of spice. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, with soft, velvety tannins that provide structure while maintaining smoothness. The fruit flavors are rich and concentrated, balanced by a gentle acidity that keeps the wine fresh. The finish is long and satisfying, with lingering notes of dark fruit and a touch of oak.

Perfect for pairing with grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or a charcuterie board, the 2018 Borto Merlot is versatile and easy-drinking, yet still offers depth for those who appreciate a more nuanced wine. It is ready to enjoy now but will continue to evolve in the bottle with some time.

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More about Ormiale

Fabrice Domercq and designer Jasper Morrison started Ormiale in 2007 in the Entre-Deux-Mers of Bordeaux, 15 kilometers south of Saint-Émilion. Just 2 hectares of Demeter-certified biodynamic vines at yields so low (20-29 hl/ha versus 59 allowed) they barely exist by regional standards. Hand-picked, hand-destemmed since 2010, fermented almost always without sulfur, in oak and stainless vats. They sold 90% of production outside France. It's intimate, radical, and utterly uninterested in volume.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Merlot

  • Vintage

    2018

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Organic

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Full Bodied

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Roasted beef, braised short ribs, mushroom risotto, herb-crusted lamb, aged Cheddar

Tasting Profile

Deep ruby with aromas of dark cherry, plum, and earthy notes. Medium to full-bodied with soft tannins, delivering flavors of dark fruit, herbs, and mineral undertones with a smooth, rich finish.

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