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Ah yep, thank you for the refresher. It’s been awhile since I’ve thought about this. The point still stands!

• kcarter80 5y ago
  I'm not sure it does. Merlot isn't even the primary varietal in that wine.
  • plugger 5y ago
    In the book it was Petrus which is 100% Merlot. They approached the chateau to see if they'd green light the use of Petrus as his unicorn bottle. The chateau refused, and they instead landed on Cheval Blanc. I've always been left wondering if the "I am not drinking any fucking Merlot" line was a direct result of the snub by Petrus.
  • sanedigital 5y ago
    In most years it’s at least 40% of the blend. If you’re saving a wine that’s 40% Merlot and you hate Merlot, that’s on you.