It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!
Dark ruby in color with a wide brick rim.
The nose is simpler than I expected right out of the bottle, but beautiful once it opens up.
Medium plus in body and elegant, with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with nice complexity.
Showing black plums, cooked cherries, light oak, licorice, spices, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, espresso, earth, light forest floor and black pepper.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
This Merlot based blend from Bordeaux is drinking nicely now, and feels young, especially on the nose.
Good right out of the bottle, and better with airtime. I did not decant it and left it in the bottle. I was actually worried that it will die sooner, but it still has a lot in it. Love to see that. Only after 2 hours, the nose opened up and tannins showed up.
This 26 years old is easy drinking and good by itself or with food. I had the 2010 vintage, five years ago, and I liked it better this time.
Robert Parker 94 points.
Paired nicely with a Charcuterie board of meats and cheeses.
13.5% alcohol by volume.
89 points.
$100. — a year ago
Paired with basque cheesecake. Sweet and bubbly, citrus notes. Nicely paired. — 4 months ago
Wonderful flavor in my wife's favorite. Taste usually run towards the Moscato in Moscato and Roscato. Moderate sweetness. — 2 years ago
Geiles PLV, ein guter Wein.
Nach unten der Vergleich zu Dollt für 2 EUR weniger die Flasche, da ist sein Pteis gerechtfertigt. Nach oben von Herbstfüllung, Bechtheimer S geschmacklich nicht weit entfernt. — 3 years ago
Complex yet very drinkable GV. Minerality, creaminess and a gentle bitterness in the finish. — 5 years ago
Another fine bottle from this great estate, a nose to die for. This is an impeccable bottle of wine firing on all cilinders. I can’t get enough of this wine, felt in love with it on a wine trip with Big J and ever since I buy this wine without blinking my eyes. — 9 months ago
Bordeaux blend met Malbec die doorhakt helaas. Lekkere wijn maar €200 is toch te veel. — 2 years ago
Lovely to drink with dessert. I taste pear, honey, and orange with tiny little bubbles. Sweet but delish! — 4 years ago
Steve Anderson
Post harvest lunch wine back in Sept. Wonderful. — 3 months ago