Château Meillac is situated in Fronsac, and the 2012 vintage is a merlot dominant blend, together with some cabernet franc and cabernet sauvignon. The proportions are 85%, 12% and 3% respectively. In the glass, it presents a very typical of Bordeaux from with merlot driven red berry and redcurrant aromatics. The palate is well balanced, medium bodied and has raspberry red fruit characters. At a little over $30, this is a good value Bordeaux choice. (Alc: 13.5%, Region: Bordeaux, Rating: Good, Would I buy it based on this tasting? Yes, Drink: now to 2022, Tasted: Mar, 2017, Source: Sample)
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2011
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Good to Very Good
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2009 (La Romane)
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Good to Very Good
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