It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!
Beautiful color of ruby with a wide brick rim.
Great nose with over ripen red fruits, forest floor and earth notes.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with plums, currants, cooked cherries, dried fruits, light wood, prunes, cola, chocolates, spices, herbs and vegetables.
Medium finish with soft tannins and tangy cherries.
This 30 year old Merlot is still drinking nicely. Not at its peak anymore, but very tasty nonetheless. Elegant with some fruits left. Complex and interesting.
I've had a recent vintage not too long ago that was drinking better, although I did love the complexity here, especially on the nose.
Good by itself as a sipping wine, and will pair nicely with food too.
A blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. Aged for 12 months in (30% new) French oak barrels.
12.5% alcohol by volume.
90 points.
$65. — 2 months ago
Jay rubenstein y amigos — 10 months ago
Interesting pinot, light fruit . Liked it more than expected — 4 years ago
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Mature with red berries and modest tannins — a month ago
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From a Pouilly-Fuissé based domaine that produces Chardonnay only. A pleasant quaff. — 6 months ago
Smoke, dry, tannins. liked it. — 4 years ago
Still needs time - decant before enjoying. Super dark fruit flavors and a great aroma after opening the bottle — 5 years ago
Very nice, refreshing and elegant on the nose and palate ❤️ — 6 years ago
Benjamin Hickey
Yum. Everything comes to together — 9 days ago