Les Asteries 2016
3000 ml Merlot 83%, Cabernet Franc 17% Jura, France 2016
Les Asteries 2016 is a dry, full-bodied white from Merlot, Cabernet Franc (Jura, France), in the rich, round whites style. Acidity is moderate; oak influence is some. Good with roast chicken, roast pork, bolognese, charcuterie. Cheapest offer £440.00 at Hedonism Wines.
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£440.00
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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 · merchant: full-bodied
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, round whites
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Colour
White
inferred by a local model, checked against our lexicon
Origin
Jura · 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
gift · special occasion
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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
Another Saint-Émilion estate under the ownership and direction of Jonathan Maltus, Les Asteries made its debut in 2005 and takes its name from the specific type of limestone found in the local terroir. From the exceptional 2016 vintage, this is a blend of 83% Merlot and 17% Cabernet Franc that is thoroughly modern in feel. It is rich and full-bodied, with notes of mineral-tinged black fruits, dried herbs, liquorice and cigar smoke.
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