"Fresh redcurrant and blackcurrant leaf on the nose. Oyster shell and forest floor too. Medium-bodied with firm, elegant tannins. Notes of bitter chocolate and meat on an austere finish. [...] Wait until 2023 for the wine to soften and come together." (James Suckling 2021). An exceptional vintage for this Médoc Cru Bourgeois imbued with gourmandise and conviviality!
Features
Estate
Château Méric
Cuvée
Cru Bourgeois
Vintage
2018
Designation
Médoc
Region
Bordeaux
Grape varieties
52 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 14% Petit Verdot
Terroirs
Sandy gravelly soils over 15 to 30 cm / Subsoil: Garonne gravels
Viticulture
HVE-certified
Harvest
At optimum maturity
Winemaking
Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats at 28/30°C, controlled extraction with respect for fruit and texture, maceration under marc after alcoholic fermentation, vatting for 3 to 4 weeks, malolactic fermentation in wood.
Breeding
18 months in French oak barrels
Alcohol content
13.5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Promising ruby-red hue
Nose
Very open, with intense cherry notes and crisp, juicy red fruit.
Mouth
The attack is full-bodied, supple and round, chubby like cherries in midsummer. The mid-palate is voluminous, also very fruity and full-bodied. The finish is highly aromatic and lingers on the palate.
Serve
AT 15-17°C
Open
Aerate 1 hour in advance or decant for recent vintages.
Drink before
2029
Guard
8 to 10 years
Food and wine pairing
Accompanies fine red meats, duck confit and strong cheeses.
Château Méric
Médoc
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (2022 guide) 1*Star (A serious, recommendable production, in line with what one has the right to expect from its appellation(s))
About the domain :
Small estate located at the tip of the Médoc, on a gravelly hilltop. Most of the grapes are Cabernet, with a high percentage of Petit Verdot. Classically vinified and aged, the wine is of great finesse.
Decanter
Wine rated 90/ 100
Domain Rated Recommended
Wine Enthusiast
Domain rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Vinous A. Galloni
Domain Rated Recommended
James Suckling
Wine rated (2021 guide) 91/100
Rated Domaine (2022 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
Fresh redcurrant and blackcurrant leaf on the nose. Oyster shell and forest floor too. Medium-bodied, with firm, elegant tannins. Notes of bitter chocolate and meat on an austere finish. [...] . Wait until 2023 for the wine to soften and come together.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4.3/5
on 7 reviews
Note and review by M. PASCAL T. Published on 23/08/2024
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