🍷 Chateau Thenac Merlot 2016 is a dry red wine from Bergerac, France, built around Merlot with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Malbec. Its four-grape blend and twelve months of barrel ageing make it a natural choice for a dinner centred on red meat or cheese. This is a bottle to open when you want the wine to have a place at the table throughout the meal.
🍒 Ripe red fruit and spice define the aromatic profile, with floral and vanilla nuances adding interest. The palate is broad, round and smooth, supported by tannins and harmonious spicy wood notes. That combination of fruit and texture makes the wine particularly appealing alongside savoury food. Take your time over the first glass and let the pairing guide the evening.
🥩 Chateau Thenac Merlot - Serve with red meats, game or cheeses. A beef dish followed by a cheese plate is a straightforward way to build a menu around it. For guests, place the bottle on the table as the main course arrives and pour small servings, allowing everyone to enjoy the wine alongside the food. A roomy red wine glass is a practical choice for exploring its aromas without rushing.
🌡️Chateau Thenac Merlot - Guide Hachette recommends a serving temperature of 12–14°C. If the bottle has been kept in a warm room, cool it before opening, then let the glass warm gradually at the table. Pour gently and, if any sediment is present, leave the last small amount in the bottle. Store the opened bottle closed in a cool place. The 750ml format is convenient for sharing over dinner or giving to someone who enjoys French reds. This vintage earned one star in the 2019 edition of Guide Hachette des Vins.
✨ Key Details
- 🏡 Producer: Château Thénac
- 🌍 Country: France
- 📍 Region / appellation: Bergerac AOC
- 🍇 Grapes: Merlot 72%, Cabernet Sauvignon 12%, Cabernet Franc 8%, Malbec 8%
- 📅 Vintage: 2016
- 🥂 Style: dry red wine
- 🎨 Colour: deep red
- 👃 Aroma: ripe red fruit, spice, floral notes, vanilla
- 👄 Taste: broad, round, smooth, with tannins and spicy wood notes
- ⏳ Maturation: 12 months, entirely in barrels
- 🌡️ Serving: 12–14°C
- 🍽️ Best with: red meats, game, cheeses
- 🍾 Volume: 750ml
- 📊 Alcohol: 14.5% ABV
- ⚠️ Allergens: contains sulphites
- 🏅 Award: Guide Hachette des Vins 2019 — 1 star, 2016 vintage
