Chateau Romfort Cote de Bourg - Merlot 2020

An 84% Merlot and 16% Cabernet Sauvignon blend from 22-year-old vines on clay soils with gravel, fully destemmed, fermented under strict temperature control with a long maceration, and aged 18 months in stainless steel and French oak. 60,000 bottles produced.

In the glass
Rich blackcurrant, red fruit, chocolate, and spice, with notes of tobacco and cedar, a smooth creamy texture, and a medium-bodied finish with ripe tannins.

Pairs well with

• Grilled steaks and pasta dishes
• Cheeses
• A step up in depth and structure from the Blaye

At a glance

• Blend: 84% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Sauvignon
• Soils: Clay with gravel
• Vine age: 22 years
• Aging: 18 months in stainless steel and French oak
• Alcohol: 14%
• Production: 60,000 bottles
• Cellaring: Drink now or cellar for 7 to 9 years