The House of Independent Producers

Bacchus Vineyard La Bourgeoisie Merlot

8.874 ratings
8.710 pro ratings
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Louie Christensen

If Pinot Noir and Merlot had a love child...this would be it. Light like a Pinot, juicy like a Merlot. Plummy, cherry coke, and mocha, with a whiff of greenery. A nice Merlot for non-Merlot fans.

If Pinot Noir and Merlot had a love child...this would be it. Light like a Pinot, juicy like a Merlot. Plummy, cherry coke, and mocha, with a whiff of greenery. A nice Merlot for non-Merlot fans.

Sep 13th, 2016
Sue Mohle

Super light

Super light

Jun 9th, 2015
Stacy Woods

Medium crimson. Fruit forward plum and ripe, fresh fig, cherry cola, and a hint of vanilla bean but otherwise no overt oak. Medium body, smooth texture, medium acid lends tartness, low astringency, high alcohol 13.5% warms the palate and throat. Good fireside/après ski wine. Muted fruit on the medium finish, tart cranberry, hint of cocoa powder, mushroom, a noted bitterness. Alcohol lingers beyond the fruit. Interesting www.scorevolution.com

Medium crimson. Fruit forward plum and ripe, fresh fig, cherry cola, and a hint of vanilla bean but otherwise no overt oak. Medium body, smooth texture, medium acid lends tartness, low astringency, high alcohol 13.5% warms the palate and throat. Good fireside/après ski wine. Muted fruit on the medium finish, tart cranberry, hint of cocoa powder, mushroom, a noted bitterness. Alcohol lingers beyond the fruit. Interesting www.scorevolution.com

Jan 17th, 2015
Mike Steffel

Very enjoyable Merlot for a great price. thanks Christophe!

Very enjoyable Merlot for a great price. thanks Christophe!

Jan 8th, 2015
Mary-Colleen Tinney

Really nice. Not overpowering tannins, lots of fruit notes. Great fruit-forward wine from Washington. Delish!

Really nice. Not overpowering tannins, lots of fruit notes. Great fruit-forward wine from Washington. Delish!

Feb 16th, 2014
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.0

An incredible value in the merlot world

An incredible value in the merlot world

Nov 6th, 2013
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.1

Made from purchased fruit from Bacchus vineyard red plum and cherry fruit with milk chocolate and fine herbs. Smooth and velvety texture with nice freshness. Notes of tobacco spice and milk chocolate. Finish 35+ very good

Made from purchased fruit from Bacchus vineyard red plum and cherry fruit with milk chocolate and fine herbs. Smooth and velvety texture with nice freshness. Notes of tobacco spice and milk chocolate. Finish 35+ very good

Aug 14th, 2013
Chelsea Perrine

Smooth and almost sweet. Easy to drink.

Smooth and almost sweet. Easy to drink.

Nov 18th, 2016
Jule Ryan

Cherry vanilla peppers and tabacco

Cherry vanilla peppers and tabacco

Oct 6th, 2016
Sam Radford

A good classic merlot with steely tannins good grip and bramble fruit overshadowed by a very boozy alcoholic taste

A good classic merlot with steely tannins good grip and bramble fruit overshadowed by a very boozy alcoholic taste

Jul 28th, 2016