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.

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

96 James Suckling

2021 Caiarossa

Italy, Tuscany

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

68.95 56.98

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

94 James Suckling

2020 Château d'Armailhac Pauillac

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

68.95 56.98

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

98 James Suckling

2022 Château Ausone

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Merlot

975.00 805.79

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2019 Château Pichon Longueville Baron

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

199.95 165.25

94 Vinous

Château Palmer Historical XIXth Century Wine LOT 20.21

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

379.95 314.01

99 Vinous

2020 Château Léoville Las Cases

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

279.00 230.58

99 James Suckling

2021 Quintessa

USA, Californie

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

259.00 214.05

100 James Suckling

2024 Château Montrose Saint-Estèphe Grand Cru Classé

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

Special Price 147.95 122.27 Regular Price 164.95

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2022 Tenuta di Biserno Biserno

Italy, Tuscany

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

144.95 119.79

96 Vinous

2019 Château Branaire-Ducru Saint-Julien 4ème Cru Classé

2020 Château Branaire-Ducru

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

57.95 47.89

98 James Suckling

2021 Château Cheval Blanc 1er Grand Cru Classé Saint-Emilion

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

845.00 698.35

2019 Trilogie Chateau Margaux Case

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

5,295.00 4,376.03

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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