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.

93 James Suckling

2021 Chateau Potensac

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

34.95 28.88

95 James Suckling

2013 Tenuta di Biserno Lodovico

Italy, Tuscany

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

395.00 326.45

97 Parker

2018 Château Clinet

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

150.00 123.97

2024 Corette Merlot

France, Languedoc-Rousillon

Merlot

9.95 8.22 As low as 9.25

95 Parker

2019 Caiarossa

Italy, Tuscany

Alicante bouschet, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Sangiovese

65.95 54.50

94 Vinous

2020 Abadia Retuerta Seleccíon Especial

Spain, Castilla y Leon

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

31.95 26.40

93 James Suckling

2020 Château Clerc Milon Pastourelle de Clerc Milon Pauillac

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Merlot, Petit Verdot

41.65 34.42

2018 Jamieson Ranche Light Horse Cabernet Sauvignon

2020 Jamieson Ranche Light Horse Cabernet Sauvignon

USA, Californie

Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot

Special Price 13.05 10.79 Regular Price 14.50

Geografico Pavonero Rosso Italia NV

Italy, Tuscany

Merlot, Montepulciano, Nero dAvola, Primitivo

8.85 7.31 As low as 8.35

96 James Suckling

2019 Château du Tertre Margaux Grand Cru Classé

2022 Château du Tertre Margaux Grand Cru Classé

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

56.95 47.07

R 95/100

2022 Anne de Joyeuse Very Limoux Rouge

France, Languedoc-Rousillon

Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Syrah-Shiraz

11.95 9.88 As low as 10.75

92 Parker

2021 Jordan Stellenbosch Cobblers Hill

South Africa, Western Cape

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

37.95 31.36

95 Parker

2024 Chateau Giscours Margaux

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Special Price 60.95 50.37 Regular Price 67.95

96 James Suckling

2018 Château Haut Brion Le Clarence de Haut-Brion

2023 Château Haut Brion Le Clarence de Haut-Brion

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

168.45 139.21

97 Vinous

2020 Château Canon-La Gaffelière St.-Emilion

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

99.45 82.19

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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