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.

2019 L'Hêtre Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux Magnum

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

72.95 60.29

99 James Suckling

2021 Quintessa Jeroboam (3 liter)

USA, Californie

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

1,095.00 904.96

97 James Suckling

2021 Château L'Evangile Pomerol Magnum

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Merlot

595.00 491.74

97 Parker

2021 Château Léoville Las Cases Magnum

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

650.00 537.19

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

100 Parker

2022 Château Léoville Las Cases Magnum

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

895.00 739.67

99 James Suckling

2022 Château Cos d'Estournel Magnum

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

695.00 574.38

95 James Suckling

2018 Château Montrose La Dame de Montrose Saint-Estèphe

2022 Château Montrose La Dame de Montrose Saint-Estèphe Magnum

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

125.00 103.31

98 James Suckling

2017 Château Beausejour Héritiers Duffau-Lagarrosse

2022 Château Beausejour Héritiers Duffau-Lagarrosse Magnum

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

450.00 371.90

99 Vinous

2022 Château Margaux Magnum

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

1,795.00 1,483.47

99 James Suckling

2022 Château Larcis Ducasse Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé Magnum

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Merlot

265.00 219.01

98 James Suckling

2019 Château Smith Haut-Lafitte Grand Cru Classé de Graves

2022 Château Smith Haut-Lafitte Grand Cru Classé de Graves Magnum

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon

325.00 268.60

97 Vinous

2020 Château Lagrange Saint-Julien Grand Cru Classé

2022 Château Lagrange Saint-Julien Grand Cru Classé Magnum

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

155.00 128.10

91 James Suckling

2021 Spier Estate Bordeaux Blend Creative Block 5

2022 Spier Estate Bordeaux Blend Creative Block 5

South Africa, Western Cape

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

24.95 20.62 As low as 23.95

98 James Suckling

2019 Château Pape Clement Rouge Grand Cru Classé de Graves

2022 Château Pape Clement Rouge Grand Cru Classé de Graves Magnum

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

245.00 202.48

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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