Merlot/Cabernet Franc
£28.50
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2018 Berry Bros. & Rudd St Estèphe by Tronquoy-Lalande, Bordeaux
Red
2018
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Full Bodied
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14.5% Alcohol
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£29.25
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2021 Berry Bros. & Rudd Pomerol by Château Feytit-Clinet, Bordeaux
Red
2021
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Medium Bodied
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13.5% Alcohol
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£18.75
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2018 Château Teyssier, Montagne-St Emilion, Bordeaux
Red
2018
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Full Bodied
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14.5% Alcohol
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£32.00
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2017 Collines de L'If, St Emilion, Bordeaux
Red
2017
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Full Bodied
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14.0% Alcohol
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£45.50
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2006 Frankland Estate, Olmo's Reward, Frankland River, Australia
Red
2006
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Full Bodied
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13.5% Alcohol
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£58.00
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(75cl)
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2021 Château Vray Croix de Gay, Pomerol, Bordeaux
Red
2021
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Full Bodied
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13.0% Alcohol
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£58.50
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(75cl)
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2012 Orma, Setti Ponti, Tuscany, Italy
Red
2012
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Full Bodied
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14.5% Alcohol
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£84.00
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(75cl)
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2021 Château Clinet, Pomerol, Bordeaux
Red
2021
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13.0% Alcohol
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£93.00
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2021 Château Quintus, St Emilion, Bordeaux
Red
2021
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13.5% Alcohol
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£102.00
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(150cl)
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2021 Château Berliquet, St Emilion, Bordeaux
Red
2021
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13.5% Alcohol
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£111.50
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2021 Château Beauséjour Duffau-Lagarrosse, St Emilion, Bordeaux
Red
2021
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13.5% Alcohol
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£135.00
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2021 Le Clarence de Haut-Brion, Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux
Red
2021
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13.5% Alcohol
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£190.50
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(75cl)
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2019 Le Petit Cheval, St Emilion, Bordeaux
Red
2019
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Full Bodied
Dry
14.5% Alcohol
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£192.00
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2021 Château la Conseillante, Pomerol, Bordeaux
Red
2021
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13.5% Alcohol
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£220.00
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2013 Vérité, Le Désir, Sonoma County, California, USA
Red
2013
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Full Bodied
Dry
14.5% Alcohol
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£221.00
– double magnum
(300cl)
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2021 Château Le Prieuré, St Emilion, Bordeaux
Red
2021
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13.5% Alcohol
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£312.00
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2012 Château Palmer, Margaux, Bordeaux
Red
2012
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Full Bodied
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13.5% Alcohol
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£673.00
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(300cl)
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2021 Le Petit Cheval, St Emilion, Bordeaux
Red
2021
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13.5% Alcohol
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£832.00
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2000 Château Cheval Blanc, St Emilion, Bordeaux
Red
2000
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Full Bodied
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13.5% Alcohol
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£964.00
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2010 Château Cheval Blanc, St Emilion, Bordeaux
Red
2010
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Full Bodied
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14.5% Alcohol
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£999.00
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(225cl)
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2015 Vérité, Horizontal (La Désir, La Muse, La Joie), Three-BottleAssortment Case
Red
2015
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Full Bodied
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14.5% Alcohol
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£1,162.50
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(225cl)
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2017 Vérité, Horizontal (La Désir, La Muse, La Joie), Three-BottleAssortment Case
Red
2017
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14.0% Alcohol
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£1,383.50
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(75cl)
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2005 Château Ausone, St Emilion, Bordeaux
Red
2005
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Full Bodied
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14.0% Alcohol
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£1,720.00
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2016 Château les Carmes Haut-Brion, Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux
Red
2016
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Medium Bodied
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13.5% Alcohol
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£1,807.00
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(150cl)
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2005 Château Cheval Blanc, St Emilion, Bordeaux
Red
2005
Drink, youthful
Full Bodied
Dry
14.0% Alcohol
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Available in bond
2012 Château les Carmes Haut-Brion, Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux
Red
2012
Drink, at peak
Medium Bodied
Dry
14.0% Alcohol
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2007 Château l'Eglise-Clinet, Pomerol, Bordeaux
Red
2007
Drink, at peak
Full Bodied
Dry
14.0% Alcohol
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2018 Les Perrières de Lafleur, Pomerol, Bordeaux
Red
2018
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Full Bodied
Dry
15.0% Alcohol
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Available in bond
Merlot and Cabernet Franc are grape varieties commonly used in Bordeaux-style blends, particularly in the Bordeaux region of France. When these two grapes are blended, they can create a wine that combines the best characteristics of each variety.
Merlot is known for its smoothness, soft tannins, and ripe fruit flavours. It often contributes black cherry, plum, and chocolate flavours to the blend. The grapes are relatively easy to grow and ripen earlier than other Bordeaux varieties, making them versatile for blending.
Cabernet Franc, on the other hand, adds structure, depth, and complexity to the blend. It typically brings aromas of red fruits such as raspberry and strawberry, along with herbal notes like bell pepper and tobacco. These grapes have thinner skins and can be more challenging to cultivate, requiring specific growing conditions to reach their full potential.
When Merlot and Cabernet Franc are combined, the result is a well-balanced wine with various flavours and aromas. The blend often exhibits a Bordeaux wine's medium to full body, along with a smooth texture and moderate tannins. The specific flavour profile can vary depending on the proportions of each grape in the blend and the terroir and winemaking techniques employed.