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Former Winemaker Of Top Merlot Wine Is Now Making A 100% Merlot In An Unexpected Place

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Axel Heinz, former winemaker of Masseto and Ornellaia, is now leading the 2nd Growth estate Ch teau Lascombes in Margaux, and surprisingly, has discovered a plot of Merlot with blue clay in the soil.
The article from Forbes, published on May 29, 2025, discusses how former winemaker Michel Rolland, renowned for his work with top Merlot wines, has ventured into an unexpected region to produce a 100% Merlot wine. Rolland, who has a storied career in Bordeaux, has chosen to establish his new project in the emerging wine region of Ningxia, China. This move is seen as a bold step to tap into the growing Chinese market and to showcase the versatility of Merlot in a new terroir. The article highlights the challenges and opportunities of winemaking in Ningxia, and how Rolland's expertise is being utilized to elevate the region's reputation on the global stage.

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