Tasting Notes
A rich nose with intense aromas of black fruits. On the palate, it is silky with ripe tannins and excellent length. This is an exceptionally impressive St Emilion from a truly great vineyard.
Food Matches
Hard cheese, Game & Roast lamb
Wine Profile
Wine Type Red Wine
Vintage 2018
Style Full & Rich Reds
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Grower Name Chateau d'Arcole
Grape Variety Merlot
ABV 13.50%
Closure Natural Cork
Bottle Size 150cl
Allergens Sulphites
Method Vegan
SKU CHDARCOLEM18
Grower
Chateau d'Arcole
The château is named after the battle of Pont d’Arcole where Véronique’s ancestor Jean Barthe fought with Napoleon as he chalked up his first victory. On account of the fact that they were both married on the same day, Napoleon gave Jean some gold coins with which he bought his first vines in Bordeaux and Chateau d’Arcole was created.… Read More
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Bordeaux
Bordeaux is a region in south-west France bisected by the river Gironde Estuary, producing high quality red, white and sweet wines. The region can be split into two distinct styles on different sides of the river, 'left bank' and 'right bank'. On the left bank the vineyards are typically free-draining gravel soils, while the right bank has a higher… Read More
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Merlot
Merlot is a red grape variety, famous for its use in the great wines of Pomerol and St-Emilion on Bordeaux's right bank and now of immense popularity the world over, competing with Cabernet Sauvignon as the most planted black grape. It is used both as a single varietal where it produces wines of a fruit-driven nature, with soft and ripe black fruit flavours and gentle… Read More
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