Winery Dourthe - Le Cardinal Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon Bordeaux

Winery DourtheLe Cardinal Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon Bordeaux

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Le Cardinal Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon Bordeaux of Winery Dourthe is a red wine from the region of Bordeaux.
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.

Taste structure of the Le Cardinal Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon Bordeaux from the Winery Dourthe

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Le Cardinal Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon Bordeaux of Winery Dourthe in the region of Bordeaux is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Details and technical informations about Winery Dourthe's Le Cardinal Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon Bordeaux.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon

Cabernet-Sauvignon noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. Cabernet-Sauvignon noir can be found in many vineyards: South-West, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Rhone Valley, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Last vintages of this wine

Le Cardinal Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon Bordeaux - 2018
In the top 100 of of Bordeaux wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Le Cardinal Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon Bordeaux - 2016
In the top 100 of of Bordeaux wines
Average rating: 3.211100
Le Cardinal Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon Bordeaux - 2015
In the top 100 of of Bordeaux wines
Average rating: 2.911100
Le Cardinal Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon Bordeaux - 2014
In the top 100 of of Bordeaux wines
Average rating: 2.8110.500
Le Cardinal Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon Bordeaux - 2013
In the top 100 of of Bordeaux wines
Average rating: 3.311100
Le Cardinal Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon Bordeaux - 2012
In the top 100 of of Bordeaux wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Le Cardinal Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon Bordeaux - 2011
In the top 100 of of Bordeaux wines
Average rating: 2.911100

The best vintages of Le Cardinal Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon Bordeaux from Winery Dourthe are 2009, 2018, 2012, 2008 and 2013.

Informations about the Winery Dourthe

The winery offers 54 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.4.
This winery is part of the Groupe Thiénot.
It is in the top 30 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Bordeaux
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The Winery Dourthe is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 55 wines for sale in the of Bordeaux to come and discover on site or to buy online.

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In the top 9500 of of Bordeaux wines
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The wine region of Bordeaux

Bordeaux, in southwestern France, is one of the most famous, prestigious and prolific wine regions in the world. The majority of Bordeaux wines (nearly 90% of the production Volume) are the Dry, medium and Full-bodied red Bordeaux blends for which it is famous. The finest (and most expensive) are the wines of the great châteaux of Haut-Médoc and the right bank appellations of Saint-Émilion and Pomerol. The former focuses (at the highest level) on Cabernet Sauvignon, the latter on Merlot.

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The word of the wine: Clairet

Strong rosé wine reminiscent of a light red.

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