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Merlot
The most widely planted grape in Bordeaux and a grape that has been on a relentless expansion drive throughout the world in the last decade. Merlot is adaptable to most soils and is relatively simple to cultivate. It is a vigorous naturally high yielding grape that requires savage pruning - over-cropped Merlot-based wines are dilute and bland. It is also vital to pick at optimum ripeness as Merlot can quickly lose its varietal characteristics if harvested overripe.
In St.Emilion and Pomerol it withstands the moist clay rich soils far better than Cabernet grapes, and at it best produces opulently rich, plummy clarets with succulent fruitcake-like nuances. Le Pin, Pétrus and Clinet are examples of hedonistically rich Merlot wines at their very best. It also plays a key supporting role in filling out the middle palate of the Cabernet-dominated wines of the Médoc and Graves.
Merlot is now grown in virtually all wine growing countries and is particularly successful in California, Chile and Northern Italy.
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Description
Deep garnet in colour, with a touch of glycerine in the glass. The nose expands with air and shows warm, bramble fruit aromas with a touch of spicy oak. The palate is lovely and soft, with no hard edges. Plenty of ripeness, but with a pleasing, savoury finish.
Philip Moulin - Fine Wine Buyer
Although an old property, 2011 was the first vintage made by Marc Rivoal and his wife, Stephanie de Bouard (who owns and manages Ch. Angelus). Situated on the flat plane to the west of St Emilion, the estate is meticulously managed and we believe that this classic St Emilion is destined for great things.
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