GOLD MEDAL: Elle à table GOLD MEDAL: Gilbert & Gaillard 91 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team
"A classic blend of 50% Merlot & 50% Cabernet Sauvignon. The high proportion of Merlot makes this 'everyday' Bordeaux really sing. It has lovely aromas reminiscent of sun-ripened blackberries, dark plums and black currants. Medium-bodied with ripe tannins and a fruity style where you will find dark fruits such as blackberries, dark plums, black currants and a touch of licorice." - Wine Direct Tasting Team
This is very good value for money. A Piedmont red under $30! It has good dark fruit, some nice tannins and acid to balance although it would benefit from some more age to smooth it a bit but I liked its feistiness now.
I was happily surprised by the quality of the labels in the "mystery" case of rose wines - great value for the money I must say. Excellent drinking experience from the unfamiliar labels and happy to enjoy again the familiar ones.