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While modern viticulture and technology have led to greater consistency year-over-year, the alchemy of climate, weather, and human skill still creates certain vintages that rise above the rest. Identifying the “best” years is more than a matter of scores; it’s
Merlot is renowned for its approachable, fruit-forward profile. In its classic expressions from regions like Bordeaux’s Right Bank (e.g., Pomerol and Saint-Émilion), it produces wines with plush textures and aromas of ripe plums, black cherries, and herbal notes. Its success
