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Chateau Perruchon Bordeaux Merlot

Chateau Perruchon · Bordeaux · France

88 pts · Wine Enthusiast88 pts · Wine Enthusiast
$9.99$12.99 save $3.00 (23%)
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Why it’s a great value

Chateau Perruchon Bordeaux Merlot is $9.99 today against a recorded compare-at price of $12.99 — a saving of $3.00 (23%). It carries a verified 88-point score from Wine Enthusiast at a price under $25. The next step up in the same style, Josh Cellars Merlot, is $14.99.

Taste profile

SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
Acidity*Soft → Bright
Tannin*Silky → Grippy
Oak*None → Bold
Fruit*Subtle → Intense

* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.

What it tastes like

Dark berries, licorice and a smoky edge, with a firm but pleasant Right Bank Bordeaux structure.

You’ll like this if…

Choose this if you like Merlot-based Bordeaux, Saint-Emilion satellite wines, or reds that have more structure than jamminess.

Why buy it

It gives a classic Lussac-Saint-Emilion profile at an accessible price, with professional reviews of recent vintages at 88 points.

Best for

Red meat, roasted dinners, cheese, and shoppers looking for a traditional Bordeaux under $20.

Style

Dry, medium-full to full-bodied, dark-fruited and firm, with moderate tannin and savory licorice/smoke notes.

Drinks like

Right Bank Bordeaux, Montagne-Saint-Emilion, Puisseguin-Saint-Emilion, Merlot-dominant red blends

Experience level

Approachable for newer Bordeaux drinkers, but structured enough for classic Bordeaux fans.

Flavor notes

Fruitblack fruitsripe black fruitsred berriesstrawberry
Spicelicorice
Othersmoke

Pairs well with

grilled red meats · roasted red meats · aged cheeses · burgers or steak frites

Best occasions

Bordeaux nightSteak dinnerCheese boardWeeknight upgradeClassic French red for gifting

Serving & enjoying

Serving temperature:
About 16°C / 61°F
Decanting:
20-30 minutes is helpful for current releases, especially when young.
Glassware:
Bordeaux or other large red-wine glass
Drink or cellar:
Current releases can be enjoyed now with air; Wine Enthusiast recommends allowing reviewed young vintages time to soften.
After opening:
Best the day opened; recork and keep cool for 1-2 days.

Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.

About this wine

A Merlot-driven red Bordeaux from Lussac-Saint-Emilion, showing dark purple color, small black fruits, licorice and a firm, full-bodied palate. Give it a little air for the youthful structure to soften.

Wine details

Type
red
Varietal
Merlot
Grapes
Merlot
Producer
Chateau Perruchon
Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Appellation
Lussac-Saint-Emilion
Bottle size
750 Ml
ABV
13.5%

Details last verified September 25, 2026

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Winemaking details ›
Winemaker:
Not stated.
Vineyard source:
Lussac-Saint-Emilion, a Right Bank Bordeaux appellation near Saint-Emilion.
Vessel:
Traditional vinification; specific vessel not stated.
About the winery · Chateau Perruchon ›

Chateau Perruchon appears in the Vignerons mais Autrement / Terre de Vignerons portfolio. The wine is presented as an AOP Lussac-Saint-Emilion red, a Bordeaux satellite appellation close to Saint-Emilion. The product page emphasizes the area's rolling landscape and similar terroir to Saint-Emilion, with Merlot as the favored grape in this Libournais zone. No estate history, winemaker name, vineyard size or certification was found on the product materials read.

Critic reviews

88/100Wine Enthusiast

“Fresh, fruity style of Bordeaux, with smoky aroma and ripe black fruits.”

Reviewed: Chateau Perruchon 2023 Lussac Saint-Emilion (2023) — Roger Voss, 2024-11-01 · source

88/100Wine Enthusiast

“Strawberry and red-berry aromas with red-fruit acidity and firm tannins.”

Reviewed: Chateau Perruchon 2019 Lussac Saint-Emilion (2019) — Roger Voss, 2024-07-01 · source
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Frequently asked questions

Is Chateau Perruchon Bordeaux Merlot dry or sweet?
Chateau Perruchon Bordeaux Merlot is bone dry — its sweetness rating is 1 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-to-full bodied.
What does Chateau Perruchon Bordeaux Merlot taste like?
Dark berries, licorice and a smoky edge, with a firm but pleasant Right Bank Bordeaux structure.
What food pairs with Chateau Perruchon Bordeaux Merlot?
It pairs well with Grilled red meats, Roasted red meats, Aged cheeses and Burgers or steak frites.
How should I serve Chateau Perruchon Bordeaux Merlot?
Serve at About 16°C / 61°F. 20-30 minutes is helpful for current releases, especially when young. Glass: Bordeaux or other large red-wine glass.
Is Chateau Perruchon Bordeaux Merlot a good value?
Today it is $9.99, $3.00 (23%) below its recorded compare-at price of $12.99. It also holds a verified 88-point score from Wine Enthusiast.
What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Chateau Perruchon Bordeaux Merlot?
750 ml bottle, 13.5% alcohol by volume.