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.

96 Parker

2020 Château Berliquet Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

74.35 61.45

95 Vinous

2020 Pago de Carraovejas El Anejon

Spain, Castilla y Leon

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Tempranillo

92.95 76.82

95 Parker

2020 Vilafonté Series M

South Africa, Western Cape

Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot

64.95 53.68

90 James Suckling

2021 Warwick Three Cape Ladies

South Africa, Western Cape

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinotage, Syrah-Shiraz

15.95 13.18 As low as 14.75

97 James Suckling

2022 Château Phélan Ségur Saint-Estèphe

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

67.95 56.16

96 Vinous

2012 Château Tertre Roteboeuf Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

165.00 136.36

98 James Suckling

2022 Château Léoville Barton Saint-Julien Grand Cru Classé Magnum

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

235.00 194.21

98 James Suckling

2024 Château Mouton Rothschild 1er Grand Cru Classe

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Special Price 408.00 337.19 Regular Price 455.95

2019 L'Hêtre Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Special Price 29.95 24.75 Regular Price 35.95

94 James Suckling

2025 Château de Fonbel Saint Emilion Grand Cru

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Merlot, Petit Verdot

Special Price 19.55 16.16 Regular Price 20.95

92 Wine Spectator

2022 Gil Family Estates Clar del Bosc

Spain, Catalunya

Carignan, Grenache, Merlot, Syrah-Shiraz

42.95 35.50 As low as 36.95

93 James Suckling

2022 Vilafonté Seriously Old Dirt

South Africa, Western Cape

Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot

23.95 19.79 As low as 21.95

2022 Montaribaldi Niculin Langhe Rosso

Italy, Piemonte

Dolcetto, Merlot, Nebbiolo

16.95 14.01 As low as 14.50

99 James Suckling

2022 Château Trotte Vieille Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

102.95 85.08

98 James Suckling

2025 Château Pavie-Macquin Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Special Price 58.45 48.31 Regular Price 77.15

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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