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.

97 Vinous

2019 Morlet Family Vineyards Mon Chevalier Cabernet Sauvignon

USA, Californie

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

285.00 235.54

97 Vinous

2020 Sierra Cantabria Finca el Bosque Methusalem (5 liter)

Spain, Rioja

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

825.00 681.82

97 Vinous

2019 Sierra Cantabria Finca el Bosque Jeroboam (3 liter)

Spain, Rioja

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

415.00 342.98

97 Vinous

2019 Sierra Cantabria Finca el Bosque Methusalem (5 liter)

Spain, Rioja

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

795.00 657.02

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

98 James Suckling

2024 Château Pavie-Macquin Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Special Price 60.50 50.00 Regular Price 65.00

R ****(*)

2021 Strydom Rock Star Syrah

South Africa, Western Cape

Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, Merlot

22.95 18.97 As low as 22.50

95 James Suckling

2019 Château Angélus Le Carillon de l'Angélus Magnum

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

257.00 212.40

98 James Suckling

2018 Chateau Giscours 3ème Cru Classé Margaux

2022 Chateau Giscours Margaux

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

94.95 78.47

98 James Suckling

2020 Château d'Issan Blason d'Issan Margaux

2022 Château d'Issan Margaux

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

89.95 74.34

93 Vinous

2020 Château La Gaffelière Clos La Gaffelière Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Merlot

30.95 25.58

98 James Suckling

2021 Ao Yun Shangri-La OWC/1

China, Yunnan

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

359.00 296.69

90 James Suckling

2015 Château de Lavagnac Bordeaux Supérieur

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

12.45 10.29 As low as 11.45

94 James Suckling

2018 Tenuta Sette Ponti Crognolo

Italy, Tuscany

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese

21.95 18.14 As low as 20.75

94 James Suckling

2019 Château Lynch Bages Echo de Lynch Bages Pauillac

2018 Château Lynch Bages Echo de Lynch Bages Pauillac

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

62.95 52.02

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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