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For lovers of Cabernet Sauvignon—the undisputed king of the Left Bank—this year represents a pinnacle of balance, structure, and aromatic complexity. While the classic Bordeaux blend always includes Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and others, it is the Cabernet Sauvignon that provides
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
