Gérard Bertrand

Castellum Cité de Carcassonne Merlot Blend

9.13 ratings
9.21 pro ratings
France
Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Marselan
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, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
Lyn Farmer

This is a full-bodied, thickly textured wine made from Merlot, Cabernet France, Malbec and Marselan. It has appealing flavors of blackberry, black cherry, cassis, plum, cranberry and violet. Cedar and clove attest to oak aging and, at 6 years of age, some tertiary notes of leather and forest floor are emerging. All this fruit is nicely balanced by silky tannins and the body is enhanced by 15%abv without ever feeling heavy or overdone. The long finish is the icing on the cake and the value price makes it even more special.

This is a full-bodied, thickly textured wine made from Merlot, Cabernet France, Malbec and Marselan. It has appealing flavors of blackberry, black cherry, cassis, plum, cranberry and violet. Cedar and clove attest to oak aging and, at 6 years of age, some tertiary notes of leather and forest floor are emerging. All this fruit is nicely balanced by silky tannins and the body is enhanced by 15%abv without ever feeling heavy or overdone. The long finish is the icing on the cake and the value price makes it even more special.

Sep 20th, 2025
Ericsson

Balanced major Merlot blend by the guru of Southern French wine. Great everyday drinking wine.

Balanced major Merlot blend by the guru of Southern French wine. Great everyday drinking wine.

Sep 18th, 2025
Carlo Maria Rossotto

Full bodied from Carcassonne. Nice surprise. Tried it with poulet au beurre and beef. Pairs well with red meat.

Full bodied from Carcassonne. Nice surprise. Tried it with poulet au beurre and beef. Pairs well with red meat.

Mar 3rd, 2024