Chateau Souverain

California Merlot

8.641 ratings
8.71 pro ratings
California, USA
Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
"Odedi"

It's time for #MerlotThursday! Let's do it with a California Merlot.

Pretty color of dark ruby with a wide reddish rim.

Soft nose of black currants, cooked cherries, oak, vanilla, licorice, cloves, herbs, spices and metals.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and nice legs.

Dry on the palate and fruity with blueberries, cherries, plums, oak, vanilla, licorice, spices, smoke, chocolates, leather, earth and peppercorn.

Medium plus in finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cranberries.

This is a nice California Merlot. Well balanced and enjoyable by itself or with food. Spicy with mild complexity and a nice mouthfeel.

Good right out of the bottle, but as it opens up (45 minutes) more tannins comes in.

Wine Enthusiasts 89 points.

I paired it with cheeses and light appetizers.

14.3% alcohol by volume.

87 Points.

$15.

It's time for #MerlotThursday! Let's do it with a California Merlot.

Pretty color of dark ruby with a wide reddish rim.

Soft nose of black currants, cooked cherries, oak, vanilla, licorice, cloves, herbs, spices and metals.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and nice legs.

Dry on the palate and fruity with blueberries, cherries, plums, oak, vanilla, licorice, spices, smoke, chocolates, leather, earth and peppercorn.

Medium plus in finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cranberries.

This is a nice California Merlot. Well balanced and enjoyable by itself or with food. Spicy with mild complexity and a nice mouthfeel.

Good right out of the bottle, but as it opens up (45 minutes) more tannins comes in.

Wine Enthusiasts 89 points.

I paired it with cheeses and light appetizers.

14.3% alcohol by volume.

87 Points.

$15.

1 person found it helpfulApr 5th, 2018
Michael Crofut

Not bad

Not bad

1 person found it helpfulMar 28th, 2018
Neal Ferry

Don know where I got this or what I paid, regardless it tastes good ... tu me manques le week-end mon ami spécial

Don know where I got this or what I paid, regardless it tastes good ... tu me manques le week-end mon ami spécial

1 person found it helpfulMar 25th, 2018
Wayne Cencelewski

Very bold
Dark

Very bold
Dark

1 person found it helpfulDec 16th, 2017
Gigi

2014 Merlot. Balanced.

2014 Merlot. Balanced.

1 person found it helpfulDec 1st, 2017
Chris J

Nice taste.

Nice taste.

1 person found it helpfulOct 26th, 2017
Heather Errington

Good merlot

Good merlot

May 24th, 2019
amber smith

It was pretty good.

It was pretty good.

Dec 15th, 2018
Derek Mason

A rich and bold Merlot with a heavy flavor. Really enjoyed it.

A rich and bold Merlot with a heavy flavor. Really enjoyed it.

May 25th, 2018
Crystal Krienke-Bonkoski

A favorite for sure!

A favorite for sure!

Apr 4th, 2018