Merlot/Cabernet Franc
£18.75
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2018 Château Teyssier, Montagne-St Emilion, Bordeaux
Red
2018
Drink, youthful
Full Bodied
Dry
14.5% Alcohol
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£25.00
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2021 L'Hêtre, Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux
Red
2021
Drink, youthful
Full Bodied
Dry
14.5% Alcohol
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£26.50
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2020 Constantia Glen, Three, Constantia, South Africa
Red
2020
Drink, youthful
Full Bodied
Dry
14.5% Alcohol
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£27.95
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2021 Château Puyblanquet, St Emilion, Bordeaux
Red
2021
Drink, at peak
Full Bodied
Dry
13.5% Alcohol
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£28.50
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2018 Berry Bros. & Rudd St Estèphe by Tronquoy-Lalande, Bordeaux
Red
2018
Drink, at peak
Full Bodied
Dry
14.5% Alcohol
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£29.95
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2020 Château Puyblanquet, St Emilion, Bordeaux
Red
2020
Drink, youthful
Full Bodied
Dry
14.0% Alcohol
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£29.95
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2021 Berry Bros. & Rudd St Emilion by Château Simard, Bordeaux
Red
2021
Drink, at peak
Full Bodied
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13.0% Alcohol
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£29.95
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2021 Berry Bros. & Rudd Pomerol by Château Feytit-Clinet, Bordeaux
Red
2021
Drink, at peak
Medium Bodied
Dry
13.5% Alcohol
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£35.00
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2019 Domaine de l'A, Côtes de Castillon, Bordeaux
Red
2019
Lay down
Full Bodied
Dry
14.0% Alcohol
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£40.00
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2021 Château La Croix St. Georges, Pomerol, Bordeaux
Red
2021
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Full Bodied
Dry
14.0% Alcohol
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£49.00
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2021 Château Berliquet, St Emilion, Bordeaux
Red
2021
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Full Bodied
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13.5% Alcohol
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£58.00
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2021 Château Vray Croix de Gay, Pomerol, Bordeaux
Red
2021
Lay down
Full Bodied
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13.0% Alcohol
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£67.00
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2021 Château Trotte Vieille, St Emilion, Bordeaux
Red
2021
Lay down
Medium Bodied
Dry
13.5% Alcohol
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£76.00
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2021 Château Guillot Clauzel, Pomerol, Bordeaux
Red
2021
Lay down
Full Bodied
Dry
13.0% Alcohol
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£84.00
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2021 Château Clinet, Pomerol, Bordeaux
Red
2021
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Full Bodied
Dry
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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Full Bodied
Dry
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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Full Bodied
Dry
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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Dry
13.5% Alcohol
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£192.00
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2021 Château la Conseillante, Pomerol, Bordeaux
Red
2021
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Full Bodied
Dry
13.5% Alcohol
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£274.00
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2021 Château La Mission Haut-Brion, Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux
Red
2021
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Full Bodied
Dry
13.5% Alcohol
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£358.00
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(300cl)
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2021 Château Pape Clément, Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux
Red
2021
Lay down
Full Bodied
Dry
13.0% Alcohol
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£460.00
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(500cl)
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2021 Château La Gaffelière, St Emilion, Bordeaux
Red
2021
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Full Bodied
Dry
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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Full Bodied
Dry
13.5% Alcohol
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£838.00
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(150cl)
Ex-Chateau
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2016 Château Pavie, St Emilion, Bordeaux
Red
2016
Drink, youthful
Full Bodied
Dry
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
Dry
14.5% Alcohol
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£1,162.50
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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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2005 Château Ausone, St Emilion, Bordeaux
Red
2005
Drink, youthful
Full Bodied
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14.0% Alcohol
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£1,444.00
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2019 Vérité, Horizontal (La Désir, La Muse, La Joie), Three-BottleAssortment Case
Red
2019
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14.5% Alcohol
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£1,720.00
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2016 Château les Carmes Haut-Brion, Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux
Red
2016
Lay down
Medium Bodied
Dry
13.5% Alcohol
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2016 Domaine de l'A, Côtes de Castillon, Bordeaux
Red
2016
Drink, youthful
Full Bodied
Dry
13.5% Alcohol
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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.