Winemaker Notes
The Chateau Bonsperance heralds from Cabara en Gironde, in Bordeaux's prestigious right bank. This is an effortlessly enjoyable Bordeaux to relish for its berry fruits. It opens with ruby and purple reflections and an inviting nose mixing red fruits. The palate is fresh and balanced with lively plums, red cherry, and subtle warm spice notes.
The finish is velvety and long, a perfect pairing for your favorite charcuterie, tapas, red meat, white meat, and firm cheeses.
Blend: 100% Merlot
Professional Ratings
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: The 2021 Château Bonesperance Bordeaux Merlot is excellent from the Right Bank. TASTING NOTES: This wine shows aromas and flavors of ripe blackberries, hints of cassis, and savory spicy notes. Enjoy it with grilled lamb chops. (Tasted: October 17, 2023, San Francisco, CA)
In most of France, wines are named by their place of origin and not by the type of grape (with the exception of Alsace). Just like a red Burgundy is by law, always made of Pinot noir, a red Bordeaux is a blended wine composed mainly of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Depending on the laws of the village from which the grapes come, the conditions of the vintage and decisions of the winemaker, the blend can be further supported by Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot and in rare cases, Carmenere. So popular and repeated has this mix of grape varieties become worldwide, that the term, Bordeaux Blend, refers to a wine blended in this style, regardless of origin.