Chombart & Speck Cave Mystère Merlot 2018

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Jennifer Havers rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

Aromas of plum and cherry with a hints of mocha, cedar and smoke. Full bodied, smooth on the palate with soft tannins and medium acidity. Fruit and berry notes are ripe on the palate with more smoke and cedar. Enjoy with a roast beef dinner.

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Chombart & Speck Cave Mystère Merlot 2018, Bordeaux A.C., France: From Château Lamothe de Haux, Chombart & Speck Cave Mystère 2018 Merlot is a joint wine creation of Henry of Pelham and Chateau Lamothe de Haux in Bordeaux with grapes sourced from the Cadillac region, Entre-deux Mers. An easy quaffer, ready to drink now, old meets new with fresh cherry, red berry, plum, mocha and juicy acidity for foot. Tannins are easy-going. The wine was matured in French oak barrels for 18 months. Drink: 2021-2025. 17232 13.50% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. November 26, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

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