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 Vinous

2020 Petrolo Galatrona Melchior (18 liter)

Italy, Tuscany

Merlot

3,650.00 3,016.53

98 James Suckling

2021 Ao Yun Shangri-La

China, Yunnan

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

344.00 284.30

95 Vinous

2021 Château Gazin Pomerol

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Merlot

112.50 92.98

95 James Suckling

2022 Château Tronquoy Saint-Estèphe

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

38.95 32.19

97 Parker

2021 Château Léoville Las Cases

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

338.00 279.34

R 96/100

2024 Château Pontet-Canet Pauillac Grand Cru Classé

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

Special Price 102.00 84.30 Regular Price 115.95

98 James Suckling

2024 Château Pavie-Macquin Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Special Price 60.50 50.00 Regular Price 65.00

100 Parker

2018 Château Angélus Hommage à Elisabeth Bouchet Magnum

2019 Château Angélus Hommage à Elisabeth Bouchet

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

1,995.00 1,648.76

96 James Suckling

2023 Château l'Évangile Blason de L’Evangile Pomerol

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Merlot

68.25 56.40

100 Parker

2022 Château Troplong Mondot Saint-Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classé Magnum

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

365.00 301.65

93 James Suckling

2020 Château Clerc Milon Pastourelle de Clerc Milon Pauillac

France, Bordeaux

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

41.65 34.42

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

96 Vinous

2012 Château Tertre Roteboeuf Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

165.00 136.36

98 James Suckling

2019 Chateau La Fleur-Pétrus

France, Bordeaux

Merlot

299.00 247.11

100 James Suckling

2018 Château Lafleur Pomerol

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Merlot

1,195.00 987.60

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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