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Laforge 2019

750 ml Merlot 92%, Cabernet Franc 8% Bordeaux, France 2019

Laforge 2019 is a dry, full-bodied red from Merlot, Cabernet Franc (Bordeaux, 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 £25.00 at Hedonism Wines.

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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.5
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
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
inferred by a local model, checked against our lexicon
Origin
Bordeaux · France
inferred by a local model, checked against our lexicon
Grapes
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
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ABV
14.4%
merchant description
Farming
not stated
Vegan
not stated
Critic score
none
merchant feed
Drinking window
not stated
Decant
not stated
Occasions
dinner party · steak night
inferred
About Merlot
Typical aromas: plum, blackberry, black cherry, chocolate. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
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Merchant's description

Château Laforge is one of the distinguished wines produced by JCP Maltus Domaines & Châteaux in the Saint-Émilion appellation. The 2019 vintage is a blend composed of 92% Merlot and 8% Cabernet Franc, with an ABV of 14.4%. Expect a nose filled with blackberry notes intertwined with hints of green olives and damp earth. On the palate, the wine has a rich and robust texture with plenty of velvety tannins. The finish unveils mineral accents, mushrooms, and delicate hints of sweet tobacco.

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