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Guillaume Gonfrier 'Pif Rouge' Merlot Blend 2020
Grape Type Pronunciation: "mer-low" blend
Primary flavours
Berries
Red Fruit
Red Plum
Cloves
Earthy
Floral
Roasted Tomato
Smoke
Details
This is a classic blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, this wine is all about ripe fruit, fringed but subtle notes of leaf, peppercorn and a touch of smoke. With a couple of years in the bottle, this wine is starting to display mild earthy notes, with attractive florality.

Guillaume Gonfrier is a respected name in the wine industry, known for his work in the Bordeaux region of France. As part of the Gonfrier family, which has been involved in winemaking for several generations, Guillaume plays a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing the family’s winemaking legacy. The Gonfrier family estate spans several vineyards across Bordeaux, producing a variety of wines, including reds, whites, and rosés. Guillaume Gonfrier focuses on combining traditional winemaking techniques with modern innovations to improve the quality and sustainability of their wines. His approach emphasises careful vineyard management, including precise control over grape growing and harvesting processes to ensure optimal ripeness and flavour. Guillaume’s wines are recognised for their balance, depth, and expression of the Bordeaux terroir. Under his guidance, the estate has implemented environmentally friendly practices, such as reducing chemical use and enhancing biodiversity in the vineyards. This commitment to sustainability not only helps protect the environment but also contributes to the quality and authenticity of the wines.
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
lowmediumhigh
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
nonesomelots
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low (under 12%)medium (12-14%)high (14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards medium bodied, low sweetness, with medium acidity, very fruity, medium tannins, medium alcohol and no oak.
Specs
Region
Bordeaux
country
France
Grape type
Merlot Blend
Wine Maker
Guillaume Gonfrier
Alcohol
13.5%
Vintage
2020
Cellar period
1-3 years
Closure
Cork (Natural)
Production method
Natural
Temperature
Room Temperature 15°C-18°C
State
South West France
Pairing guide
A good Merlot is always going to be a winner when it comes to food pairing, and this plush and juicy red is really no exception. We found it to be a fabulous match for all kinds of slow-cooked beef and lamb dishes, bean casseroles, and roast mushrooms with cheese and garlic. It’s also going to work a treat with richer and juicier meats like duck, with offal such as chicken or calf’s liver, and with anything meat or vegetable dish deepened with a berry or plum sauce. Yes please!
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Food
BBQ
Chicken Dishes
Duck
Tastes
Earthy
Fatty
Moods
Excited
Creative
Relaxed
You'll know when
Seasons
Autumn
Spring
Recipe Matches
Wine region
Bordeaux, France
Bordeaux is a wine region located in southwestern France, known for producing some of the world's most coveted and expensive wines. The main takeaway is that Bordeaux wines are a blend of grape varieties. Sometimes called noble varieties, this includes Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Carménère. This ‘Bordeaux blend’ style is emulated worldwide from Australia to South America! Key regions can be divided into two areas, the Left Bank and the Right Bank. The Left Bank includes Médoc, comprised of sub-regions - Pauillac, Saint-Estèphe, and Margaux. These wines are Cabernet Sauvignon dominant with serious tannin structure for the long term. The Right Bank is known for softer wines made of Merlot. The top right-bank area is Pomerol, home to the iconic Château Pétrus with honourable mentions to Saint-Emilion and Fronsac.
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