Domaine François Merlin - Saint-Joseph Les Grands Ducs 2019
15/20
Bettane & Desseauve
92/100
Wine Spectator
A grand red wine named after the Eurasian eagle-owls, the unobtrusive inhabitants of this small vineyard. Rich and elegant, this wine offers magnificent fruit flavors enhanced by distinct spice notes, all wrapped in well-integrated oak. The finish will become even more sublime after two or three years of aging.
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Eye
Intense
Nose
Floral and fresh
Palate
An elegant mouthfeel and a finish with well-integrated tannins
Serve
At 15-17°C
Open
1 hour before, or decant if necessary
Drink before
2031
Guard
Ages 3 to 10
Food and Wine Pairings
Best enjoyed with woodcock breast or hare à la royale
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 15/20 (2017 vintage) (Very good wine)
Rated Estate (2020 Guide) Selected (An estate or winery that impressed us with one or more of its wines, though we are unable to offer a general assessment of the style of its entire lineup)
About the estate:
This small estate owns some very lovely vineyards in Condrieu, some of which—such as Poncin—are very close to Château Grillet. We were more impressed by the red Saint-Josephs than by the Condrieus in 2017.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated Estate (2020 Guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Wine Spectator
Wine rated 92/100 (2017 vintage) (Exceptional wine)
Wine Enthusiast
Rated Estate (2020 Guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Customer Rating
3/5
based on 1 review
Review by Ms. MARIE K. Published on September 7, 2024
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