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Red · Medium · Dry
California Merlot, when made well — plummy, supple, with a touch of cocoa and earlier drinkability than its Bordeaux cousins. The unfairly maligned dinner-party red.
Why it works with Filet Mignon With Merlot Sauce
American Merlot's gentle structure complements Filet Mignon With Merlot Sauce's flavors; reach for this when subtler is better.
Bordeaux's Right Bank jewel — Merlot-dominated blends on iron-rich clay, producing wines of plush richness and remarkable longevity. The reference for elegant Merlot.
Why it works with Filet Mignon With Merlot Sauce
Pomerol and Filet Mignon With Merlot Sauce make a workable pairing — taste, adjust, enjoy.
The Right Bank's grand commune — Merlot-and-Cabernet-Franc blends with rounder tannins and earlier drinkability than the Médoc. Plum, truffle, leather; food-friendly across decades.
Why it works with Filet Mignon With Merlot Sauce
saint-émilion and Filet Mignon With Merlot Sauce make a workable pairing — taste, adjust, enjoy.
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