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.

96 James Suckling

2024 Château Pichon Longueville Baron

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

234.00 193.39

98 Vinous

2024 Château Rauzan-Ségla

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

Special Price 79.95 66.07 Regular Price 88.65

99 Vinous

2019 Shafer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select

USA, Californie

Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot

459.00 379.34

94 Vinous

2020 Château Cheval Blanc Le Petit Cheval Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Magnum

2021 Château Cheval Blanc Le Petit Cheval Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Magnum

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Merlot

375.00 309.92

100 James Suckling

2021 Château Pavie Premier Grand Cru Classé Saint-Emilion Magnum

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

795.00 657.02

95 James Suckling

2018 Clos Fourtet Premier Grand Cru Classé

2021 Clos Fourtet Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé Magnum

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

259.00 214.05

97 James Suckling

2020 Château Lynch Bages Pauillac Grand Cru Classé

2021 Château Lynch Bages Pauillac Grand Cru Classé Magnum

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

315.00 260.33

100 James Suckling

2022 Château Pontet-Canet Pauillac Grand Cru Classé Magnum

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

334.95 276.82

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 Jeroboam (3 liter)

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

275.00 227.27

95 James Suckling

2018 Château Angélus Le Carillon de l'Angélus

2022 Château Angélus Le Carillon de l'Angélus Magnum

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

325.00 268.60

98 James Suckling

2022 Château Palmer Margaux Grand Cru Classé Magnum

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

1,045.00 863.64

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

100 Vinous

2021 Château La Gaffelière Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Magnum

2022 Château La Gaffelière Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Magnum

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

210.00 173.55

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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