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

2019 Château Smith Haut-Lafitte Grand Cru Classé de Graves

2022 Château Smith Haut-Lafitte Grand Cru Classé de Graves

France, Bordeaux

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

172.95 142.93

R 95/100

2022 Anne de Joyeuse Very Limoux Rouge

France, Languedoc-Rousillon

Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Syrah-Shiraz

11.95 9.88 As low as 10.75

93 James Suckling

2023 Tenuta di Biserno Insoglio del Cinghiale Balthazar (12 liter)

Italy, Tuscany

Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Syrah-Shiraz

595.00 491.74

97 James Suckling

2021 Château Palmer Margaux Grand Cru Classé

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

379.00 313.22

100 Parker

2016 Colgin IX IX Proprietary Red Estate

2016 Colgin IX Proprietary Red Estate

USA, Californie

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

750.00 619.83

96 James Suckling

2017 Château Pichon Longueville Baron

France, Pauillac

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

167.50 138.43

99 Parker

2016 Château Angélus 1e Grand Cru Classé Saint-Emilion

2019 Château Angélus 1e Grand Cru Classé Saint-Emilion

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

439.00 362.81

98 James Suckling

2018 Clos Fourtet Premier Grand Cru Classé

2023 Clos Fourtet Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

128.35 106.07

93 Wine Spectator

2016 Château La Mission Haut-Brion La Chapelle de la Mission Haut-Brion

2018 Château La Mission Haut-Brion La Chapelle de la Mission Haut-Brion

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

111.95 92.52

97 James Suckling

2022 Château d'Armailhac Pauillac

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

71.00 58.68

97 Parker

2019 Domaine de Chevalier Rouge Pessac-Léognan Magnum

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

165.00 136.36

100 Parker

2022 Château Montrose Saint-Estèphe Grand Cru Classé

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

258.00 213.22

98 Vinous

2020 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse De Lalande

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

249.00 205.79

94 Vinous

2018 Château Montrose La Dame de Montrose Saint-Estèphe

2020 Château Montrose La Dame de Montrose Saint-Estèphe

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

59.95 49.55

94 Vinous

2020 Château Croizet-Bages Pauillac

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

43.95 36.32

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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