De Sales 1986
750 ml Merlot, Cabernet Franc Saint-Émilion, France 1986
De Sales 1986 is a dry, full-bodied red from Merlot, Cabernet Franc (Saint-Émilion, France), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity moderate; oak influence is some. Good with roast chicken, roast pork, bolognese, charcuterie. Cheapest offer £55.00 at Hedonism Wines.
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£55.00
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Taste profile
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sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
body
4 / 5
full
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
tannin
3 / 5
moderate
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
acidity
3 / 5
moderate
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
oak
3 / 5
some
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior · merchant: oak aged
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Facts
Style
Rich, smooth reds
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Colour
Red
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Origin
Saint-Émilion · France
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Grapes
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
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ABV
not stated by merchant
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Farming
not stated
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Vegan
not stated
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Critic score
none
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Drinking window
not stated
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Decant
not stated
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Food
inferred from grape and style
Occasions
dinner party · steak night · gift
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About Merlot
Typical aromas: plum, blackberry, black cherry, chocolate. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
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Merchant's description
The 1986 De Sales Pomerol presents a nuanced expression of the standout 1986 vintage. Characterised by its sandy-gravelly terroir., this Right Bank Bordeaux offers layers of red fruit, accented by earthy undertones, reflecting the vineyard`s distinctive profile. Ageing in barrels is limited, imparting a restrained wood influence that allows the fruit to stand out.
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