| Rating | 94 |
| Style | Red |
| Variety | Merlot |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Appellation |
Saint-Émilion Bordeaux France |
| ABV | 14.5% |
| Price | $95.00 |
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| Reviewed | 2025-09-09 |
Perfect For
Holiday Meals, Sounding Like A Wine Pro, Steak Dinner
Drink If You Like
Cabernet Franc, Merlot , Petit Verdot
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In Bordeaux, there is a body of water that divides the famous wine region in half, the Gironde Estuary. On one side, called the Left Bank, the blends are primarily Cabernet Sauvignon. While on the other side, the Right Bank, the wines are primarily Merlot-driven blends. This bottle from Saint-Émilion on the Right Bank happens to be 100 percent Merlot, and is such a great example of why the variety thrives in this part of the region. It has cherries and earth on the nose with slight hints of soil and cinnamon. The palate is elegant with a drying frame and soft medium bodied fruit that is supported by well integrated acidity.
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