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.

95 Vinous

2019 Château Saint-Pierre Saint-Julien Grand Cru Classé

2023 Château Saint-Pierre Saint-Julien Grand Cru Classé

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

64.95 53.68

R 8

2019 Emil Bauer Merlot “Makes you forget”

Germany, Pfalz

Merlot

17.95 14.83 As low as 16.50

94 James Suckling

2016 G & C Lurton Trinite Estate Acaibo

USA, Californie

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

78.95 65.25

98 Parker

2019 Château Palmer Historical XIXth Century Wine

Château Palmer Historical XIXth Century Wine LOT 20.20

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

395.00 326.45

94 Vinous

2017 Château Ausone Chapelle d'Ausone

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Merlot

295.00 243.80

94 James Suckling

2017 Château La Clotte Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

92.95 76.82

98 James Suckling

2018 Ao Yun Shangri-La

China, Yunnan

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

385.00 318.18

2018 Hahn Smith & Hook Cabernet Sauvignon

2019 Hahn Smith & Hook Cabernet Sauvignon

USA, Californie

Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Syrah-Shiraz

27.95 23.10 As low as 25.95

100 Wine Spectator

2020 Château Rauzan-Ségla Magnum

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

285.00 235.54

98 James Suckling

2020 Château Clinet Magnum

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

269.00 222.31

96 James Suckling

2018 Château Haut Brion Le Clarence de Haut-Brion

2020 Château Haut Brion Le Clarence de Haut-Brion Magnum

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

485.00 400.83

98 Vinous

2021 Vieux Château Certan Pomerol Magnum

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Merlot

940.00 776.86

97 James Suckling

2006 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore Magnum

2017 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore Magnum

Italy, Tuscany

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese

645.00 533.06

97 Parker

2017 Petrolo Galatrona Magnum

Italy, Tuscany

Merlot

199.00 164.46

98 James Suckling

2020 Château Pavie Decesse Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Magnum

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

325.00 268.60

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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