2020 Picardy Merlot Cabernet

Picardy Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc is a blend of approximately 40% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon.

This is a wine in the style of old world Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon producing regions - fruity but elegant and with excellent structure which will reward cellaring.

The outstanding features of this wine are its structure, fine grained tannins, low pH without high acidity, excellent colour and pronounced fruit flavours. It should drink superbly for up to twenty years.

Tasting note by Ambrose Nock

48% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Cabernet Franc 

"Gorgeous blue fruits, blackcurrant and lavender lead the bouquet suggesting refinement. But it is the palate that takes this wine to the next level. The usual plump red fruits are there, but they play second to the earthy and savoury notes and streamlined tannins.

The Picardy Merlot blend generally benefits immensely from time in bottle, allowing for the fruit to soften and integrate, however on this showing I can think of no reason to wait.
This is a fantastic wine."