L'Hêtre, Castillon - Côtes de Bordeaux (organic) 2021
750 ml Merlot, Cabernet Franc Bordeaux, France 2021
L'Hêtre, Castillon - Côtes de Bordeaux (organic) 2021 is a dry, medium-bodied red from Merlot, Cabernet Franc (Bordeaux, France), in the juicy, fruity reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity moderate; oak influence is some. Good with roast chicken, roast pork, bolognese, charcuterie.
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£45.00
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.5
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
body
3 / 5
medium
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior · Bordeaux rule
tannin
3 / 5
moderate
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior · Bordeaux rule
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
Juicy, fruity reds
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Colour
Red
inferred from Bordeaux Right Bank
Origin
Bordeaux · Bordeaux · France
merchant feed
Grapes
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
merchant feed
ABV
13.5%
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Farming
not stated
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Vegan
not stated
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Critic score
none
merchant feed
Drinking window
not stated
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Decant
not stated
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Food
inferred from grape and style
Occasions
midweek · bbq · pizza night
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
Body
lightfull
Tannin
lowhigh
Acidity
lowhigh
Oak
noneheavy
Alcohol
lowhigh
Typical for the variety; not a measurement of this bottle.
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Merchant's description
Deep intense, pummy fruit with plenty of depth, dark fruit supported by a lovely creamy oak and spices from 15 month in barrel. A long finish with excellent balance.
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