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Merlot
Merlot is the most popular red grape variety in the world despite the famous quote in the cult classic, Sideways, ‘If anyone orders Merlot I’m leaving!’ This dark blue grape is famous for the role it plays in the great blends of Bordeaux, adding body and softness to its sterner friends, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Full-bodied with fruit character of rich dark plums, Merlot is prominent on the right bank of the Garonne River in Pomerol and Saint-Emilion. In iron-clay rich soils Merlot unfolds an impressive tannin structure enabling wines to be aged for decades, as exemplified by the famed Petrus.
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Chateau Toutigeac Bordeaux Rouge AOC 2014
£8.95
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Chateau Toutigeac Bordeaux Rouge AOC 2014
£8.95
A supple blend of 50% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon hits the perfect balance between plummy flavours and darker fruits and spice. About the Producer Château Toutigeac is lo...
Chateau Toutigeac Grande Reserve Bordeaux Rouge AOC 2014
£11.95
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Chateau Toutigeac Grande Reserve Bordeaux Rouge AOC 2014
£11.95
A blend of 50% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon that is aged in oak barrels for up to 8 months. This short stay in oak helps to smooth out the tannins and bring the various com...
Château Beynat Castillon Rouge 2011
£12.95
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Château Beynat Castillon Rouge 2011
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Chateau Beynat lives and breathes to impress. Old Merlot and Cabernet Franc vines have established a firm and transfixing wine to be savoured next to a rich meal. This wine is for all the tradition...
Château Chantelune Margaux 2009
£48.00
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Château Chantelune Margaux 2009
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An outstanding Margaux from an outstanding vintage. Chantelune's 2009 is powerful and intense. This can be added to a collection for another 5-10 years or enjoyed now. ...