Grand Cru Classe

Blend: 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, 4% Cabernet Franc

Region: Saint-Julien, Bordeaux, France

Interpretation: Merlot is often referred to as a great blending agent for its middle palate. Through phenolics, we can understand that the middle palate corresponds to a higher bANT:pTAN ratio. This is easier to achieve with high-color varietals like Merlot that don't always produce the most tannin.