Château Coutelin-Merville
Château Coutelin-Merville Saint-Estèphe
4.3
Expert Rating
3.9
Highly Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Château Coutelin-Merville Saint-Estèphe is still, dry, oaked, blended wine with firm tannins and refreshing acidity, allied to a mix of red and black fruit intended to be drunk over the medium term. The Cru Bourgoeis property of Château Coutelin-Merville Saint-Estèphe has been owned by the same family for over 100 years. The vineyards are planted primarily to Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. The make-up of the blend will vary with the vintage but the use of a third of each variety is common. The wine is matured for at least 18 month in of, 20% of which is new, providing well integrated notes of nutmeg and resulting in more resolved tannins upon release. This is a great choice for drinkers who enjoy evolved Bordeaux wines, or those seeking drinking Bordeaux at highly drinkable prices.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
On the nose, Château Coutelin-Merville offers enticing aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, and plum, accompanied by hints of cedar and tobacco notes.The palate is well-balanced, with firm tannins and an ample body. The finish is long with cedar oak influence and a touch of graphite.
Château Coutelin-Merville Saint-Estèphe is a wine that can be enjoyed in its youth, but it also has great potential for aging. With proper cellaring, it will develop further complexity and soften its tannins over a decade and hold for further 5 years at peak. Try with lamb chops and your chioce of garnish.
EXPERT RATING
4.3
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
No/Low
Very High
Intensity:
Fragrant
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Lean
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grainy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (3)
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon
ORIGINS
Winery: Château Coutelin-Merville
Region: Bordeaux
Bordeaux is a renowned French wine region located in the southwest of the country, along the Atlantic coast. It is one of the world’s most famous and prestigious wine regions, renowned for its high-quality wines and centuries-old winemaking tradition.
The history of winemaking in Bordeaux dates back to the 8th century, when the region was first planted with vines. Over the centuries, the region has become renowned for its high-quality wines, and today it is one of the most important wine regions in the world.CUSTOMER RATING
3.9
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