Les Jamelles Merlot 2018 (Languedoc, France)
From the fruit-basket of the Midi, this soft, easy-drinking merlot reflects its warmer Mediterranean influences. Fruit cake, smoky oak and a light touch of rustic complexity come together into a good-value proposition which bridges the gap between the spicy reds of the Rhône and the structured reds of Bordeaux. (B)
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