Merlot

"This is surely one of Bordeaux's most overlooked wine estates, writes Jane

The Nimbus Estate Merlot 2016 is a deep violet-ruby-red color with a

Full-bodied and a rich palate with creamy tannins , showing complex fruit notes

A very classic vintage, with 55-60% Cabernet Franc - a Cabernet Franc

A truly lovely and alluring perfume on the nose, full of ripe

The wine itself has spent 16 months in French oak with 10%

In 2000, this was still the property of Lily Lacoste, who also

Using a more traditional blend, C des Carmes Haut-Brion focuses on Merlot

Deep red ruby with a rich and powerful fruit-driven nose. Great concentration

Located in the town of Vérac between Pomerol and Saint Emilion Domaine

The wine shows notes of vibrant red berries, blackberry fruit and liquorice

The 2014 Grand Mayne is 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. On