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Les Légendes R Bordeaux Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot

8.6231 ratings
8.47 pro ratings
Bordeaux, France
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
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
Top Notes For
Austin Baird

Tart, notes of cranberry and pomegranate, very 2 dimensional

Tart, notes of cranberry and pomegranate, very 2 dimensional

Dec 23rd, 2021
Randy Fuller

Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. This is an extremely dark wine, and the nose jumps out of the glass so forcefully you don’t really need to get too close to smell it. When the smell reaches your nose, it is dark and savory, with the red and blue berries joined by aromas of cigar box, leather, earth and a hint of oak spice. The palate replicates the nose, with dark berry flavors and savory streaks of earth and minerals. The tannins are fairly firm, but they soften a bit with some time in the glass or decanted. The finish is lengthy and features the savory side of the flavor profile.

Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. This is an extremely dark wine, and the nose jumps out of the glass so forcefully you don’t really need to get too close to smell it. When the smell reaches your nose, it is dark and savory, with the red and blue berries joined by aromas of cigar box, leather, earth and a hint of oak spice. The palate replicates the nose, with dark berry flavors and savory streaks of earth and minerals. The tannins are fairly firm, but they soften a bit with some time in the glass or decanted. The finish is lengthy and features the savory side of the flavor profile.

Oct 2nd, 2021
Rebecca Irwin

Easy drinking and mellow. Notes of strawberry and apple. Slight bit of clay.

Easy drinking and mellow. Notes of strawberry and apple. Slight bit of clay.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 23rd, 2019
Deborah Parker Wong

DBR's Diane Flamand makes her Vins de Collection wines with the intention they'll be enjoyed with food. This 50/50 blend of SB and Sem is the exception for aperitif and with oysters. Pristine, mineral with M intensity pear, citrus, passion fruit, white peach and M+ acidity.

DBR's Diane Flamand makes her Vins de Collection wines with the intention they'll be enjoyed with food. This 50/50 blend of SB and Sem is the exception for aperitif and with oysters. Pristine, mineral with M intensity pear, citrus, passion fruit, white peach and M+ acidity.

1 person found it helpfulJun 6th, 2016
Alyssa- Rae

Directly from France

Directly from France

1 person found it helpfulJun 30th, 2013
Bob Bryden

Founder The Lake Sommelier, LLC, Author Wine Talk

8.0

Acidic, almost sour. Chalk it up to poor storage.

Acidic, almost sour. Chalk it up to poor storage.

Apr 3rd, 2016
Dominik Breer

A good blend. Lafite did a good job, but nothing fancy

A good blend. Lafite did a good job, but nothing fancy

Jun 23rd, 2014
JFP
9.1

Surprisingly dry but pairs well with barosso

Surprisingly dry but pairs well with barosso

Feb 13th, 2024
Hector Casanova

Fantastic and easy to drink red wine. Straight to the point, I recommend as a nice table wine for any food

Fantastic and easy to drink red wine. Straight to the point, I recommend as a nice table wine for any food

Nov 12th, 2023
R. HARRIS III

Enjoyed balance of acidity, fruity. Semi dry.

Enjoyed balance of acidity, fruity. Semi dry.

Jul 22nd, 2023