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.

99 Parker

2018 Château Figeac Premier Grand Cru Classé

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

310.00 256.20

99 Parker

2022 Château Mouton Rothschild 1er Grand Cru Classe

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

895.00 739.67

97 Vinous

2022 Château Canon Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé

2024 Château Canon Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Merlot

Special Price 125.00 103.31 Regular Price 145.00

100 Parker

2016 Château Cheval Blanc 1er Grand Cru Classé Saint-Emilion

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

925.00 764.46

100 James Suckling

2016 Domaine de Chevalier Rouge Pessac-Léognan

2018 Domaine de Chevalier Grand Cru Classé de Graves

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon

109.95 90.87

98 Parker

2019 Joseph Phelps Insignia

USA, Californie

Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot

315.00 260.33

97 James Suckling

2020 Château Lynch Bages Pauillac Grand Cru Classé

2021 Château Lynch Bages Pauillac Grand Cru Classé

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

154.95 128.06

96 James Suckling

2024 Château Palmer Margaux Grand Cru Classé

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Special Price 280.00 231.40 Regular Price 295.00

99 James Suckling

2016 Château Angélus 1e Grand Cru Classé Saint-Emilion

2022 Château Angélus 1e Grand Cru Classé Saint-Emilion

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

595.00 491.74

100 Wine Spectator

2020 Château Rauzan-Ségla

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

135.00 111.57

97 James Suckling

2024 Château Cheval Blanc 1er Grand Cru Classé Saint-Emilion

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Special Price 450.00 371.90 Regular Price 485.00

98 James Suckling

2017 Château Montrose Saint-Estèphe Grand Cru Classé

2015 Château Montrose Saint-Estèphe Grand Cru Classé

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

190.00 157.02

100 James Suckling

2019 Vérité Assortimentkist (Joie, Muse, Désir)

2022 Vérité Assortimentkist (Joie, Muse, Désir)

USA, Californie

Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot

Special Price 1,065.00 880.17 Regular Price 1,395.00

100 James Suckling

2019 Château Lafite Rothschild 1er Cru Classé

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

825.00 681.82

97 Parker

2018 Château Gruaud-Larose Grand Cru Classé

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

109.95 90.87

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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