Ben says

★ Good Wine Garnet coloured with stewed fruit on the nose, I was worried this was going to be a flop. I’m a difficult customer for Merlot as it is. Some more swirling opens up dried cherry and creamy tones. It’s a cool, fresh red on the palate with astringent, juicy tannins. Red berries, vanilla and balsamic vinegar mingle in a light, textured and bright wine.

Guerrieri Rizzardi '3 Cru' Amarone della Valpolicella Red Wine

KEY POINTS

90% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon with 13.5% abv. Forty year old vines located on the east side of St Émilion grow on clay over limestone. Fermented in stainless steel before ageing in new French oak for over a year.

Grown in: Bordeaux, FRANCE.

Food Pairing

A good choice with rosemary lamb chops and new potatoes.

Disclosure & Price

Tasted blind during a study session. Find in the UK for circa £41.00 from Amathus.

Reviewed and tasted: 17/09/2024

Ben Franks Wine Tasting Note Producer Profile

About the Producer

Château Montlisse is a small seven hectare vineyard in St Emilion in Bordeaux, mainly farmed with old vines and made in a traditional right bank style. The estate was purchased in 1984 by the Dauriac family and is today managed by Christian Dauriac.