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 James Suckling

2025 Château Brane-Cantenac Margaux Grand Cru Classé Magnum

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Special Price 134.00 110.74 Regular Price 149.95

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2025 Château Margaux

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Special Price 485.00 400.83 Regular Price 589.00

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2013 Tenuta di Biserno Lodovico

Italy, Tuscany

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

395.00 326.45

99 Parker

2018 Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello Magnum

USA, Californie

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

550.00 454.55

100 Parker

2019 Vérité Assortimentkist (Joie, Muse, Désir)

USA, Californie

Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot

1,495.00 1,235.54

95 James Suckling

2018 Château Haut Brion Le Clarence de Haut-Brion

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

219.95 181.78

97 Parker

2018 Château Péby Faugères Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé

France, Bordeaux

Merlot

179.95 148.72

2020 Vina Carmen Merlot Reserva Premier 1850

Chile, Colchagua Valley

Merlot

8.55 7.07

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2019 Liber Pater Denarius Graves

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

675.00 557.85

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2022 Gil Family Estates Orowines Bluegray

Spain, Catalunya

Carignan, Grenache, Merlot, Syrah-Shiraz

23.95 19.79

94 Vinous

2023 Pago de Carraovejas Magnum

Spain, Castilla y Leon

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Tempranillo

92.95 76.82

96 Parker

2022 Mas Martinet Clos Martinet BIO Magnum

Spain, Catalunya

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

175.00 144.63

98 Vinous

2020 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse De Lalande

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

249.00 205.79

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2020 Château Pavie Aromes de Pavie Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

109.95 90.87

95 Parker

2021 Celler del Roure Maduresa

Spain, Valencia

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

27.80 22.98

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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