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L`Arrosee 1982

750 ml Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc Bordeaux, France 1982

L`Arrosee 1982 is a dry, full-bodied red from Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc (Saint-Émilion, France), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity fresh; oak influence is some. Good with roast chicken, roast pork, bolognese, steak. Biodynamic farming is mentioned by the merchant. Cheapest offer £175.00 at Hedonism Wines.

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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.4
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Merlot + Cabernet Sauvignon prior
body
4 / 5
full
Merlot + Cabernet Sauvignon prior
tannin
4 / 5
firm
Merlot + Cabernet Sauvignon prior
acidity
4 / 5
fresh
Merlot + Cabernet Sauvignon prior
oak
3 / 5
some
Merlot + Cabernet Sauvignon 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
rules-v1
Colour
Red
merchant feed
Origin
Saint-Émilion · Bordeaux · France
merchant feed
Grapes
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
inferred by a local model, checked against our lexicon
ABV
not stated by merchant
Farming
biodynamic
merchant description
Vegan
not stated
Critic score
none
merchant feed
Drinking window
not stated
Decant
not stated
Food
inferred from grape and style
Occasions
dinner party · steak night · gift · special occasion
inferred
About Merlot
Typical aromas: plum, blackberry, black cherry, chocolate. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
knowledge base
Typical for Merlot · knowledge base
Sweetness
bone dryluscious
dry · 1/5
Body
lightfull
full · 4/5
Tannin
lowhigh
moderate · 3/5
Acidity
lowhigh
moderate · 3/5
Oak
noneheavy
some · 3/5
Alcohol
lowhigh
moderate-high · 4/5
Typical for the variety; not a measurement of this bottle.
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Merchant's description

The L`Arrosee 1982 is a mature red wine from a Grand Cru Classé estate in the Saint-Émilion appellation of Bordeaux`s Right Bank. This wine exemplifies the evolution of Bordeaux wines over time. This vintage reveals a deep garnet hue, with noticeable bricking at the rim. On the nose, expect complex aromas of damp earth, fig reduction and subtle oak, interwoven with hints of dried herbs. The palate presents a full-bodied profile, showcasing mature tannins and a balanced acidity. Flavours of prune, underbrush and light spice are prominent, with a lingering finish that reflects its age. L`Arrosee is known for its meticulous vineyard practices, adhering to biodynamic principles since the 1990s.

Other vintages of L`Arrosee we list
1986£92.801989£92.101996£60.00
The same wine in a different year. Vintages differ; our taste profile is derived per vintage only where the merchant's text differs.
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