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2021 Berry Bros. & Rudd St Emilion by Château Simard, Bordeaux

  • Red
  • Dry
  • Full Bodied
  • Merlot
Ready - mature
Product: 20218107882
2021 Berry Bros. & Rudd St Emilion by Château Simard, Bordeaux

Description

We’re delighted to work with Ch. Simard on our Own Selection St Emilion again this year. It is a blend of Merlot (50%) and Cabernet Franc (35%), with smaller proportions of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot, giving subtle notes of sweet spice and violet on the nose. Red cherry and ripe raspberry notes are accompanied by soft tannins and bright acidity on the finish. There is a lovely delicacy and freshness to this wine which, being from a lighter vintage, is a delight to drink now.

Georgina Haacke, Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd

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Colour Red
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2021
Maturity Ready - mature
Grape List Merlot
Body Full Bodied
Producer Château Simard

About this wine

Merlot

The most widely planted grape in Bordeaux and a grape that has been on a relentless expansion drive throughout the world in the last decade. Merlot is adaptable to most soils and is relatively simple to cultivate. It is a vigorous naturally high yielding grape that requires savage pruning - over-cropped Merlot-based wines are dilute and bland. It is also vital to pick at optimum ripeness as Merlot can quickly lose its varietal characteristics if harvested overripe.
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