Annandale Merlot Chalbert

Annandale

Other · Merlot
Critics Average score from professional wine critics and publications.
88 /100
Reviews
2
professional

Vintages

1
2005 Other 88/100
Merlot
NV

Community Reviews

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2
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87.5
Avg Score
89
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Taster #0826 · Sep 28, 2025
86/100
Dried cherry, prunes and cognac. A bit one note.
2005 vintage
Taster #7464 · May 17, 2014
89/100
Apparently served at Albert of Monaco's wedding to Charlene. And named Chalbert after them. On the same barrels, with no racking for 7 years before bottled in 2012. This is a wine most curious, and turns out not that great! Surprisingly little oxidation on the nose, but plenty of ethyl acetate and acetone. Lots of green notes, green bell pepper, green grass, spruce and plenty of brettanomyces. Fresh acidity, distinct woody tannins and good fruit and concentration. A bit warm …
2005 vintage