Chateau Barrail Chevrol Fronsac 2020 750ml

Château Barrail Chevrol's 2020 Fronsac is about 80 percent Merlot, ripe and generously textured.

Fronsac lies on the right bank of the Dordogne, just west of Libourne and Pomerol. Its hillsides of clay and limestone resemble those of nearby Saint-Émilion and suit Merlot well, yet prices stay far gentler than in its famous neighbors.

Expect black currant, berry fruit, ripe plum and blueberry jam with hints of dark spice, an opulent feel and soft tannins.

It has developed quickly and is drinking well now.

Choose this for plush, ready Merlot at a weeknight price; pick Les Vieux Ormes Lalande-de-Pomerol when you want a more savory right-bank red.

Serve it around 62°F, and a 30-minute decant opens the fruit. Duck breast, lamb chops or mushroom risotto make good partners. Browse more Bordeaux wines or Merlot-based bottles under Merlot. Pick it up at our Brooklyn store or get same-day delivery in Brooklyn, Manhattan & Queens.