A Bordeaux, France Merlot: Wine Reviewed
Moueix Merlot 2008 12.3% alcohol about $15 (Much less on the Internet)
Let’s start by quoting the marketing materials. Description : No one knows Merlot better than Christian Moueix, owner of the world famous (and Merlot-based) Château Pétrus. Year after year, the Moueix Merlot defines the grape. It's medium-bodied with flavors of sour plum and blackberry, and notes of cedar and earth. The fruit is focused and firm, with bright acidity, and a medium-long finish. It's pure magic with veal medallions and sautéed mushrooms, or baked pasta. And now for my review.
At the first sips this wine was quite round. It had light tannins but was earthy. I first paired it with a Middle-Eastern specialty called kubbe (or kibbe), ground beef in crushed bulghar jackets in a tomato sauce accompanied by sliced potatoes. The wine was dark tasting but could use some more acidity. I got chocolate but the acidity was definitely missing.
This review of A Bordeaux, France Merlot: continues on the my website.
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