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.

98 James Suckling

2021 Ao Yun Shangri-La

China, Yunnan

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Syrah-Shiraz

344.00 284.30

99 James Suckling

2015 Château Angélus 1e Grand Cru Classé Saint-Emilion

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

450.00 371.90

97 Parker

2018 Château Gruaud-Larose Grand Cru Classé

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

109.95 90.87

2020 Weingut Schwarz The Butcher Cuvee Rot

Austria, Burgenland

Merlot, Zweigelt

29.50 24.38

100 Parker

2022 Château Montrose Saint-Estèphe Grand Cru Classé

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

258.00 213.22

2022 Enate Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot

Spain, Aragon

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

12.95 10.70 As low as 11.95

2018 Hahn Smith & Hook Cabernet Sauvignon

USA, Californie

Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Syrah-Shiraz

27.95 23.10 As low as 26.25

98 Parker

2019 Château Pape Clement Rouge Grand Cru Classé de Graves

2020 Château Pape Clement Rouge Grand Cru Classé de Graves

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

115.00 95.04

97 James Suckling

2018 Château Canon Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé

2021 Château Canon Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Merlot

169.00 139.67

93 James Suckling

2020 Château Tronquoy Saint-Estèphe

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

37.95 31.36

98 Parker

2019 Château Palmer Historical XIXth Century Wine

Château Palmer Historical XIXth Century Wine LOT 20.19

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

385.00 318.18

98 Parker

2019 Joseph Phelps Insignia

USA, Californie

Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot

315.00 260.33

2019 Trilogie Chateau Margaux Case

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

5,295.00 4,376.03

94 James Suckling

2019 Château Lynch Bages Echo de Lynch Bages Pauillac

2018 Château Lynch Bages Echo de Lynch Bages Pauillac

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

62.95 52.02

100 Parker

2021 Château Lafite Rothschild Pauillac Premier Grand Cru Classé

2022 Château Lafite Rothschild Pauillac Premier Grand Cru Classé Magnum

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

1,995.00 1,648.76

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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