Monbousquet 2018
750 ml Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon Bordeaux, France 2018
Monbousquet 2018 is a dry, full-bodied red from Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon (Bordeaux, France), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity moderate; oak influence is some. Good with roast chicken, roast pork, bolognese, steak. Cheapest offer £75.00 at Hedonism Wines.
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£75.00
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Taste profile
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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
3 / 5
moderate
Merlot + Cabernet Sauvignon prior
oak
3 / 5
some
Merlot + Cabernet Sauvignon prior
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Facts
Style
Full, structured reds
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Colour
Red
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Origin
Bordeaux · France
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Grapes
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
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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
dinner party · steak night · gift
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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
Château Monbousquet is a wine producer based in Saint-Émilion, which has been ranked as a Grand Cru Classé since 2006. The estate covers approximately 32 hectares, and the average age of the vines is 42. This is the 2018 vintage of its Grand Vin, a Merlot-dominant blend which is still quite young. The wine boasts an excellent structure with plenty of room for all the elements to integrate over the coming years.
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