Red Tasting: Chateau Saint-Antoine Bordeaux Superieur

Name: Chateau Saint-Antoine Bordeaux Superieur

Varietal: Merlot and Cabernet Franc

Region: Bordeaux

Country: France 

Year: 2016

Price: $15

Winery Review: Complex wine, rich in both tannins and dense fruit. With juicy berry flavors and consisting of a balance of acidity to go with the solid structure 

Wine Folly: pg. 86 talks about the cabernet franc grape that is the parent grape to the cabernet sauvignon and merlot. Consists of strawberry, raspberry, bell pepper, and chili pepper as its flavors. Has a high acidic component which makes it pair well with tomato style dishes. pg. 131 represents Merlot and how it is known for its black cherry flavors and supple tannins. 

My Review: Before indulging into the bottle, the texture and color of the wine represented a dark ruby red, with oak, and touches of blackberry smells. The overall experience of drinking the wine was smooth, with a dry taste, but not overwhelming dry. Tastes similar to how it smells from a blackberry smell to blackberry taste, however not much oak in the taste in comparison to the smell.