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.

96 Vinous

2012 Château Tertre Roteboeuf Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

165.00 136.36

99 James Suckling

2023 Château Pavie-Macquin Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

86.95 71.86

100 Parker

2020 Château La Conseillante Pomerol Magnum

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Merlot

635.00 524.79

99 James Suckling

2022 Château La Mission Haut-Brion

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

475.00 392.56

94 Parker

2018 Château Calon Ségur Le Marquis de Calon Ségur

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

46.95 38.80

98 Parker

2017 Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1er Grand Cru Classe

2017 Chateau Mouton Rothschild Grand Cru Classe

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

770.00 636.36

98 James Suckling

2021 Ao Yun Shangri-La

China, Yunnan

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

344.00 284.30

98 Vinous

2024 Château Cos d'Estournel

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

Special Price 139.95 115.66 Regular Price 159.00

98 Parker

2019 Joseph Phelps Insignia

USA, Californie

Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot

315.00 260.33

100 Parker

2017 Château Lafite Rothschild 1er Cru Classé

2018 Château Lafite Rothschild 1er Cru Classé Magnum

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

1,995.00 1,648.76

91 Vinous

2020 Château Gruaud-Larose Sarget de Gruaud Larose

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

39.95 33.02

100 Parker

2018 Vieux Château Certan

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Merlot

425.00 351.24

92 James Suckling

2017 Château Le Boscq Saint-Estèphe

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

34.95 28.88

100 Parker

2015 Château Cheval Blanc 1er Grand Cru Classé Saint-Emilion

2015 Château Cheval Blanc 1er Grand Cru Classé A Saint-Emilion

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

895.00 739.67

96 James Suckling

2020 Château Fleur Cardinale Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

57.95 47.89

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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