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Bonalgue 1989

750 ml Merlot, Cabernet Franc Bordeaux, France 1989

Bonalgue 1989 is a dry, full-bodied red from Merlot, Cabernet Franc (Bordeaux, France), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity moderate; oak influence is some. Good with roast chicken, roast pork, bolognese, charcuterie. Cheapest offer £75.00 at Hedonism Wines.

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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.45
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
body
4 / 5
full
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
tannin
4 / 5
firm
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior · merchant: firm tannin
acidity
3 / 5
moderate
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
oak
3 / 5
some
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Full, structured reds
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Colour
Red
inferred by a local model, checked against our lexicon
Origin
Bordeaux · France
inferred by a local model, checked against our lexicon
Grapes
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
lexicon
ABV
not stated by merchant
Farming
not stated
Vegan
not stated
Critic score
none
merchant feed
Drinking window
not stated
Decant
not stated
Occasions
dinner party · steak night · gift
inferred
About Merlot
Typical aromas: plum, blackberry, black cherry, chocolate. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
knowledge base
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Merchant's description

The Bonalgue 1989 is a red wine originating from the Pomerol region of Bordeaux, primarily composed of Merlot, supplemented by a modest proportion of Cabernet Franc. The 1989 vintage experienced exceptional weather, with a notably warm summer, leading to a high level of fruit ripeness. This wine displays characteristics typical of a mature Pomerol, featuring structured tannins and a profile of blackberry fruit with earthy undertones. Château Bonalgue, the estate behind this wine, cultivates 9.41 hectares of vineyards, reflecting the region`s unique terroir, which includes iron-rich subsoil.

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