Red
Merlot du Château Sainte Barbe
Bordeaux · France
Fact sheet
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Merlot
- Country
- France
- Region
- Bordeaux
- Appellation
- Bordeaux
- Body
- medium
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- medium
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
grilled red meats · aged cheeses · roasted mushrooms
Rated vintages
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201588 pts
Both tannins and ripe berry fruits are in juicy balance in this wine. It gives it density as well as a crisp character that is enhanced by the smoky flavor that comes through. Drink this wine from 2018.
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201486 pts
Fine fruits, red-berry flavors and crisp acidity give this wine a fine balance and immediate attraction. It is lively with its bright texture and finishing acidity. Drink from 2017.
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201384 pts
This 100% Merlot is firm, dry and structured. Although the fruit is there, it has been submerged by tannins. Give it a few months for the ripe berry flavors to come through. Drink from 2016.
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201288 pts
Rich and structured, this shows the plushness of today's Bordeaux Merlot. Ripe berry fruits, dark plums and a touch of vanilla give spice and round off the texture. It's juicy, still developing and best from 2016.