De Valois 2016
750 ml Merlot 72%, Cabernet Franc 28% 2016
De Valois 2016 is a dry, full-bodied red from Merlot, Cabernet Franc, 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 £34.80 at Hedonism Wines.
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£34.80
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.55
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
body
4 / 5
full
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
tannin
3 / 5
moderate
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior · merchant: soft tannin
acidity
3 / 5
moderate
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
oak
3 / 5
some
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior · merchant: oak aged
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
Rich, smooth reds
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Colour
Red
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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
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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
Château de Valois 2016 is an intense, modern style of Pomerol, made from 72% Merlot and 28% Cabernet Franc. The wine was aged in oak barrels (35% new) for 14 months before bottling. The nose is filled with blackberries, spices and hints of smoky oak and cedar. On the palate, the texture is rich and generous, with soft tannins. The finish has a good freshness and is full of lingering ripe fruit.
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