Les Asteries Half 2018
375 ml Merlot, Cabernet Franc Jura, France 2018
Les Asteries Half 2018 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 £40.00 at Hedonism Wines.
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£40.00
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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
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
inferred by a local model, checked against our lexicon
Grapes
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
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ABV
15%
merchant description
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
About Merlot
Typical aromas: plum, blackberry, black cherry, chocolate. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
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Merchant's description
A Merlot driven wine with a smaller amount of Cabernet Franc. Richly textured, with glossy dark fruit and lovely graphite notes. With a warming 15% alcohol and powerful tannins, enjoy 2026 - 2040.
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