Château Canet, Fleur De Charlotte Merlot 2025
Château Canet, Fleur De Charlotte Merlot 2025 is a dry, full-bodied red from Merlot (Languedoc, France), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity moderate; oak influence is some. Good with lamb, roast chicken, roast pork, bolognese. Cheapest offer £9.10 at Honest Grapes.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decanal, Merlot IGT Trevenezie, NV Decanal · Veneto | £8.70 | |||
| Château Canet, La Vigne De France Merlot 2024 Château Canet · Languedoc-Roussillon | £9.70 | |||
| Paparuda Merlot, Estate Selection 2024 Cramele Recaş · Banat | £9.95 | |||
| Pacamaya Merlot, Valle Central 2025 Luis Felipe Edwards · Valle Central | £10.50 |
Château Canet's Fleur de Charlotte is exactly what a well-made everyday Merlot should be: generous, unpretentious, and genuinely good to drink. From the Southern France appellation, this 2025 leads with ripe plum and black cherry, a gentle dusting of spice, and just enough cocoa richness to give it some interest without weighing things down. The tannins are smooth, the acidity is balanced, and the finish is clean and inviting. This is a wine for the here and now. Open it tonight with grilled lamb chops, a simple pasta with tomato sauce, or a roast chicken on a Tuesday when you just want something reliable in the glass.