Platinum Reserve Grand Cru is a red produced by Trader Joe's in Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, France. Made from Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Region: Bordeaux
Country: France
Grapes: Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Tasting profile (AI-generated)
Structure: medium-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry
This is a classic Right Bank Bordeaux blend built around Merlot and Cabernet Franc, giving soft, rounded fruit alongside earthy, savory undertones. Expect plum and dark cherry flavors with notes of cedar and dried herbs, medium body, and smooth, approachable tannins. It drinks well now with hearty roasted or braised dishes.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Bordeaux, France
Bordeaux is a large, historically influential wine region in southwestern France centred on the Gironde estuary, famous above all for its structured, ageworthy red blends.
Merlot
Merlot is a red grape from Bordeaux, one of the world's most planted varieties, valued for its softness, generosity and its role as a blending partner to Cabernet Sauvignon.
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc is a red grape grown in both Bordeaux and the Loire Valley, and is one of the parent grapes of Cabernet Sauvignon.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Platinum Reserve Grand Cru from?
Platinum Reserve Grand Cru is produced by Trader Joe's in Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, France.
What grapes are in Platinum Reserve Grand Cru?
Platinum Reserve Grand Cru is a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc.