Chateau Le Moulin Merlot 2016 Dry Red Wine 750ml 14% (France)
🍷 Chateau Le Moulin Merlot 2016 Dry Red Wine is a dry Bordeaux red from the 2016 vintage, shaped by Merlot’s generous fruit and the aromatic lift of Cabernet Franc. Its rounded, silky texture makes it an inviting choice for a leisurely dinner, while a firm structure gives each sip definition. This 750ml bottle has 14% alcohol and brings the character of France’s Right Bank to the table.
🌿 The Querre family’s estate sits beside the Barbanne in northern Pomerol, on clay and gravel soils. The vineyard was revived in 1997, continuing the story of the old Moulin de Lavaud. Grapes are picked by hand and carefully sorted, and new oak barrels play an important role in maturation. That patient approach builds a wine with depth, polished texture and a recognisable sense of place.
🫐 Château Le Moulin Pomerol opens with blackberry and blueberry aromas, joined by plum, violet and gentle spice. The palate is generous and smooth, with ripe fruit carried by velvety tannins. Floral touches brighten the richer flavours, and the finish remains persistent. It is a good fit for someone who enjoys the supple side of Bordeaux while still looking for structure and freshness.
🍽️ Serve at 17–18°C in a roomy red wine glass. Try a small pour first and let the wine develop as you eat; if sediment is present, pour carefully or decant gently. Grilled beef, roast lamb, duck breast and mushroom dishes all make appealing partners. A plate of mature cheese also suits the wine’s fruit and savoury character without needing an elaborate meal.
🎁 Chateau Le Moulin Merlot 2016 Dry Red Wine suits an anniversary dinner, a thoughtful wine gift or an evening spent exploring Bordeaux with friends. The 2016 vintage received 93/100 from Bettane & Desseauve in May 2017, the highest score confirmed in the estate’s vintage review sheet. Choose it for its harmony of ripe fruit, smooth tannins and lasting flavour.
Key Details
- 🏰 Producer: Château Le Moulin, Querre family
- 🇫🇷 Country: France
- 📍 Region: Pomerol, Bordeaux
- 📜 Appellation: Pomerol AOC
- 📅 Vintage: 2016
- 🍷 Style: Dry red wine
- 🧴 Volume: 750ml
- 💧 Alcohol: 14% ABV
- 🫐 Aromas: Blackberry, blueberry, plum, violet and spice
- ✨ Palate: Generous, silky and structured; persistent finish
- 🪵 Maturation: Oak barrels
- 🌡️ Serving: 17–18°C; beef, lamb, duck, mushrooms and mature cheese
- 🍇 Grapes: 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc
- 🏅 Highest verified score: Bettane & Desseauve — 93/100, May 2017
