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.

97 Parker

2021 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore

2022 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore Magnum

Italy, Tuscany

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese

595.00 491.74

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

98 Parker

2021 Petrolo Galatrona Methusalem (6 liter)

Italy, Tuscany

Merlot

1,350.00 1,115.70

97 Parker

2021 Tenuta di Biserno Biserno

Italy, Tuscany

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

154.00 127.27

99 James Suckling

2023 Château Pavie-Macquin Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

86.95 71.86

98 Vinous

2017 Quintarelli Veneto Alzero Cabernet

Italy, Veneto

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

399.00 329.75

100 Parker

2009 Château Montrose Saint-Estèphe Grand Cru Classé

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

375.00 309.92

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

100 Parker

2016 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse Lalande Pauillac

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

340.00 280.99

95 Vinous

2019 Château Saint-Pierre Saint-Julien Grand Cru Classé

2023 Château Saint-Pierre Saint-Julien Grand Cru Classé

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

64.95 53.68

98 James Suckling

2022 Château d'Issan Margaux Magnum

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

189.95 156.98

99 James Suckling

2025 Château Hosanna Pomerol

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Merlot

Special Price 150.00 123.97 Regular Price 190.00

97 James Suckling

2025 Château Phélan Ségur Saint-Estèphe Magnum

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Special Price 102.00 84.30 Regular Price 120.00

98 James Suckling

2025 Château Smith Haut-Lafitte Grand Cru Classé

France, Bordeaux

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

Special Price 94.45 78.06 Regular Price 124.95

95 James Suckling

2018 Château Angélus Le Carillon de l'Angélus

2022 Château Angélus Le Carillon de l'Angélus

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

159.95 132.19

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?

Copied to clipboard!