French Bordeaux Style Blend w/ Grape Skins Wine Kit - Winexpert Private ReservePlum, black currant, and red berries with warm spice character, subtle cedar and chocolate. Smooth and silky from start to finish. Some people also refer to Bordeaux style reds as claret, an old term that goes back to the wine trade in England. Others use the term Meritage (which rhymes with heritage), a trademarked name for registered wines that are blended from Bordeaux grape varieties. Sweetness: Dry Body: Full Oak: Heavy ABV: 14%