Chateau Hauchat Vignobles Jean-Bernard Saby & Fils Merlot 2005

Fronsac, France
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Natalie's Score: 89/100 Community Score: 4.4/5 Community Reviews: 2 Add My Review Product #: 123489 Wine Type: Red Wine	Price: $15.00 Alcohol: 13% Drink: 2009-2015 Sweetness: Dry Bottle size: 750 ml Winery: Chateau Hauchat Agent: Oenophilia Connexion
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Tasting note:

Vintages Wine Panel: What a lovely Fronsac for drinking now or for mid-term cellaring, and what a great price. It's rare to find a Bordeaux that's not a blend, but this 100% merlot hits all the points through the palate very effectively. The well-defined flavors are concentrated and restrained, and they're well balanced by a seam of acidity that adds a refreshing dimension to the texture. The tannins are supple and manageable. It's drinking now and it will easily hold another six years. My note: A terrific Old World red at a great price. This wine has the finesse and structure of a wine twice its price. Classic aromas of cassis, blackcurrant, blackberry, cigar box and vanilla spice. Food matches: roast beef, stew, steak, hamburgers.

Reviewed April 21, 2009 by Natalie MacLean

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Serve this wine between 60-65 degrees Farenheit or 15-18 degrees Celsius.

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