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

2020 Domaine de Chevalier Grand Cru Classé de Graves

2025 Domaine de Chevalier Grand Cru Classé de Graves

France, Bordeaux

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

Special Price 50.18 41.47 Regular Price 63.95

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2025 Château d'Armailhac Pauillac

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

Special Price 44.16 36.50 Regular Price 56.95

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2022 Spier Estate Bordeaux Blend Creative Block 5

South Africa, Western Cape

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot

24.95 20.62 As low as 23.95

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2018 Chateau Giscours 3ème Cru Classé Margaux

2023 Chateau Giscours Margaux

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

89.95 74.34

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2025 Giscours La Sirène de Giscours

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Special Price 28.95 23.93 Regular Price 36.95

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2025 Château Mouton Rothschild 1er Grand Cru Classe

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Special Price 427.00 352.89 Regular Price 525.00

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2022 Château Lafleur Grand Village Bordeaux Supérieur Rouge

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Merlot

29.95 24.75 As low as 27.95

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2022 Venus la Universal Dido BIO

Spain, Catalunya

Cabernet Sauvignon, Garnacha, Merlot

25.95 21.45 As low as 22.95

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2018 Chateau Mouton Rothschild Le Petit Mouton Pauillac Rouge

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

360.00 297.52

2022 Bogle Vineyard Merlot

USA, Californie

Merlot

18.95 15.66 As low as 17.45

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2022 Vilafonté Series C

South Africa, Western Cape

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot

109.00 90.08

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2019 Château Clos Saint Martin Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

98.00 80.99

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2025 Château Quintus Le Dragon de Quintus

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Merlot

Special Price 32.37 26.75 Regular Price 42.95

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2025 Château Laroque Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Merlot

Special Price 27.25 22.52 Regular Price 34.95

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2020 Pago de Carraovejas Cuesta de las Liebres

Spain, Castilla y Leon

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Tempranillo

178.95 147.89

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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