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.

95 Vinous

2020 Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste Pauillac Grand Cru Classé

2017 Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste Pauillac Grand Cru Classé

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

80.00 66.12

95 Parker

2020 Château Berliquet Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé

2023 Château Berliquet Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

74.95 61.94

95 James Suckling

2023 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou La Croix de Beaucaillou

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

59.95 49.55

95 James Suckling

2021 Château l'Eglise-Clinet La Petite Eglise Pomerol

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Merlot

69.95 57.81

100 James Suckling

2022 Château Cheval Blanc 1er Grand Cru Classé Saint-Emilion Magnum

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

1,695.00 1,400.83

94 James Suckling

2022 Château Belgrave Haut-Médoc

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

36.95 30.54

96 James Suckling

2017 Château Pontet-Canet Pauillac Grand Cru Classé

2021 Château Pontet-Canet Pauillac Grand Cru Classé

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

145.95 120.62

96 James Suckling

2017 Château Pavie-Macquin Saint Emilion

2021 Château Pavie-Macquin Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

80.00 66.12

95 James Suckling

2019 Château Branaire-Ducru Saint-Julien 4ème Cru Classé

2023 Château Branaire-Ducru

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

63.95 52.85

100 Parker

2022 Château La Conseillante Pomerol

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Merlot

395.00 326.45

100 Parker

2022 Château Lafleur Pomerol Magnum

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Merlot

2,345.00 1,938.02

98 James Suckling

2022 Château Rauzan-Ségla

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

138.00 114.05

96 James Suckling

2020 Chateau Mouton Rothschild Le Petit Mouton Pauillac

2022 Chateau Mouton Rothschild Le Petit Mouton Pauillac Magnum

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

535.00 442.15

100 James Suckling

2025 Château Mouton Rothschild 1er Grand Cru Classe Magnum

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Special Price 875.00 723.14 Regular Price 1,050.00

99 Vinous

2025 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou Grand Cru Classé St Julien

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

Special Price 129.00 106.61 Regular Price 158.50

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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