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.

94 James Suckling

2022 Château Sacre Coeur Pomerol

France, Bordeaux

Merlot

48.95 40.45

100 Parker

2022 Château Lafleur Pomerol Magnum

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Merlot

2,345.00 1,938.02

97 James Suckling

2022 Château Petit-Village Pomerol Magnum

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

189.95 156.98

Geografico Pavonero Rosso Italia NV

Italy, Tuscany

Merlot, Montepulciano, Nero dAvola, Primitivo

8.85 7.31 As low as 8.35

2016 Château Montrose Tertio de Montrose

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

29.95 24.75 As low as 27.95

96 James Suckling

2019 Château Lafite Rothschild Carruades de Lafite Magnum

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

610.00 504.13

96 Vinous

2019 Mas Martinet Els Escurçons BIO

Spain, Catalunya

Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan, Grenache, Merlot, Monastrell, Syrah-Shiraz

82.95 68.55

95 Parker

2021 Celler del Roure Maduresa

Spain, Valencia

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

27.80 22.98

92 Vinous

2021 Château Le Crock

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

37.95 31.36

99 James Suckling

2017 Château Pavie-Macquin Saint Emilion

2019 Château Pavie-Macquin Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Magnum

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

198.95 164.42

94 Vinous

2020 Château Cheval Blanc Le Petit Cheval Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Magnum

2021 Château Cheval Blanc Le Petit Cheval Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Magnum

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Merlot

375.00 309.92

93 Parker

2020 Château Larrivet Haut-Brion Rouge

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

42.95 35.50

95 James Suckling

2017 G & C Lurton Trinite Estate Acaibo

USA, Californie

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

79.95 66.07

98 James Suckling

2022 Château Palmer Margaux Grand Cru Classé

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

510.00 421.49

98 James Suckling

2021 Petrolo Galatrona Magnum

Italy, Tuscany

Merlot

250.00 206.61

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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