Château de Lafont

Bergerac Merlot Blend

8.410 ratings

8.81 pro ratings

Bergerac, Southwest France, France

Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon

Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese

Top Notes For

8.8

I guessed this to be a Merlot-heavy blend due to the primarily sticky tannins, but honestly Bordeaux blends are a blur to me in blinds. Not bad - fruity and oaky, but didn’t think much of the wine.

I guessed this to be a Merlot-heavy blend due to the primarily sticky tannins, but honestly Bordeaux blends are a blur to me in blinds. Not bad - fruity and oaky, but didn’t think much of the wine.

Nov 25th, 2022

9.0

Nice whiff of spice and hint of truffle. Cassis and licorice on palate.

Nice whiff of spice and hint of truffle. Cassis and licorice on palate.

1 person found it helpfulJul 6th, 2016

8.5

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8.2

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8.2

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8.4

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8.4

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8.5

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8.3

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8.1

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May 31st, 2016