This is 100% Merlot from Bordeaux, France named after Pierre Ögren is the son of Camille Sereys de Rothschild and great-grandson of Baron Philippe de Rothschild. It is well priced and a very nice value. Ruby in color, clear and bright. The nose is earthy with black cherries and slight cigar. Full bodied. Light to medium tannins. Good acidity. On the palate, black cherry fruit. Very east to drink with a nice finish. This drinks well on its own but better with food. It went very well with assorted roasted veggies and hummus. Drink over the next five years.
This is an 80/20 blend of Merlot/Cabernet Franc and very impressive. Purple in color, opaque and bright. The nose is expressive with black cherries, tobacco, cedar, spice and char. Full bodied. Silky texture. Great balance. On the palate, this is delicious with depth and some complexity. Flavors of black cherries, cherries, tobacco and earth. Long finish. This is drinking well now but should improve as it cellars. Drink over the next twenty years. great on its own, this will work great with traditional matches such as Lamb Stew or Grilled Steak.
From Magnum. Consumed at a friends 60th birthday party. While this was fun, sadly it was pretty close to being DOA. Brown in color. No real fruit left. It was not vinegar but offered little other than a way cool factor. It was a hot (for the times) vintage that offered ripe Merlots and at age 60, this bottle anyway had nothing left.
This is a reasonably priced rose from Bordeaux made from Merlot grapes. Very pale pink in color, clear and bright. The nose is nice with cherries, slight strawberries and cranberries with a bit of grapefruit. Light bodied but with a nice texture. 12.5% abv. Good balance. On the palate, this is easy drinking on its own and will work nicely with cheese or fried foods/appetizers. A nice wine to sip on the back patio. Drink now.
