Merlot

The Merlot grape is originally a real (right bank) Bordeaux grape and the most planted grape in France. In many cases, this grape is mixed with Cabernet Sauvignon. The Merlot is known for its smooth and easy wines that are also full-bodied and powerful.

97 Parker

2019 Château Léoville Poyferré Saint-Julien Grand Cru Classé

2018 Château Léoville Poyferré Saint-Julien Grand Cru Classé

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

134.95 111.53

100 James Suckling

2020 Château Lafite Rothschild Pauillac Premier Grand Cru Classé

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

915.00 756.20

94 James Suckling

2020 Château d'Armailhac Pauillac

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

68.95 56.98

95 James Suckling

2020 Château Angélus Le Carillon de l'Angélus

2019 Château Angélus Le Carillon de l'Angélus

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

125.95 104.09

97 Parker

2019 Château L'Evangile Pomerol

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Merlot

295.00 243.80

94 James Suckling

2020 Chateau Potensac

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

34.95 28.88 As low as 30.95

96 James Suckling

2015 Château Clerc Milon Grand Cru Classé Pauillac

2020 Château Clerc Milon Grand Cru Classé Pauillac

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Merlot, Petit Verdot

105.95 87.56

96 Vinous

2024 Château Figeac Premier Grand Cru Classé

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Special Price 158.00 130.58 Regular Price 175.00

96 James Suckling

2019 Château Saint-Pierre Saint-Julien Grand Cru Classé

2022 Château Saint-Pierre Saint-Julien Grand Cru Classé

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

82.95 68.55

98 James Suckling

2020 Château Le Gay Pomerol

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Merlot

150.00 123.97

100 Parker

2003 Château Lafite Rothschild 1er Cru Classé

2003 Château Lafite Rothschild Pauillac Premier Grand Cru Classé

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

1,295.00 1,070.25

97 James Suckling

2022 Masseto Massetino

Italy, Tuscany

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

395.00 326.45

96 James Suckling

2021 Caiarossa

Italy, Tuscany

Alicante bouschet, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Sangiovese

68.95 56.98

97 James Suckling

2022 Château Langoa Barton Saint Julien Grand Cru Classé

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

66.95 55.33

97 James Suckling

2022 Tenuta di Biserno Biserno

Italy, Tuscany

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

144.95 119.79

Today's red wine drinker likes to drink his bottle of red wine young and be able to enjoy a full taste. The Merlot is ideal for this.

What does a Merlot taste like?

The Merlot is a soft, supple red wine with fairly neutral tannins and acidity. The taste of this red wine is mainly recognizable by cherries, berries and plums. This wine contains less tannin than the Cabernet Sauvignon, making it easier and younger to drink. Due to its low acidity, the Merlot can also be used as a table wine.

Today's red wine drinker likes to drink his bottle of red wine young and be able to enjoy a full taste. The Merlot is ideal for this.

What does a Merlot taste like?

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