Smiley® Merlot
SMILEY® Merlot is a French Vin de France red wine made in a round, fruit-forward and approachable style. It is part of the SMILEY Wines range created by the Icard family of Château de l’Orangerie and the Loufrani family behind the Smiley brand, with the red wines sourced from Bordeaux terroirs.
SMILEY® Merlot is a Merlot-led red wine from France, sold as Vin de France in a 75cl bottle. SMILEY Wines brings together the Icard family of Château de l’Orangerie and the Loufrani family, with the range drawing on Bordeaux and southwestern French wine-growing areas. No vintage, oak treatment or detailed vinification specification was verified for the Malaysian 12.5% bottle.
Bright red with purplish tints, this Merlot opens with pronounced cherry, morello cherry, blackcurrant and blackberry aromas. The palate is gently sweet in impression, supple and silky in tannin, giving the wine a smooth, easy-flowing texture. It closes with a soft, aromatic finish.
SMILEY® Merlot suits a relaxed dinner or casual meal with friends. The producer specifically recommends roasted chicken and Mediterranean-style dishes, making it a straightforward choice for simple savoury food and informal gatherings.
Product Highlights
- French Vin de France Merlot.
- Bright red colour with purplish tints.
- Cherry, blackcurrant and blackberry aroma profile.
- Supple, silky tannins and a soft aromatic finish.
Product Information
- Brand: Smiley
- Type: Red Wine
- Country: France
- Region: Bordeaux
- Alcohol: 12.5%
- Volume: 750ml
Why choose Smiley® Merlot?
SMILEY® Merlot offers a French Merlot profile centred on bright berry fruit, supple silky tannins and a soft aromatic finish.
Who is Smiley® Merlot best for?
SMILEY® Merlot is suited to drinkers who prefer a smooth, fruit-forward red wine with a gentle, approachable tannin structure.
What is Smiley® Merlot?
SMILEY® Merlot is a French Vin de France red wine from the SMILEY Wines range, created in partnership with Château de l’Orangerie. It presents a bright red colour, cherry and dark-berry aromas, supple silky tannins and a soft aromatic finish.
What does Smiley® Merlot taste like?
Smiley® Merlot offers aromatic with cherry, morello cherry, blackcurrant and blackberry notes, Moreish and gently sweet in impression, with supple, silky tannins, and Soft and aromatic, with a pleasing finish.
How should Smiley® Merlot be served?
Serve with roasted chicken or Mediterranean-style dishes.
