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 Parker

2019 Caiarossa

Italy, Tuscany

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

65.95 54.50

2020 Strydom Retro Red

South Africa, Western Cape

Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, Merlot

13.30 10.99

2022 Boschendal 1685 Merlot

South Africa, Western Cape

Merlot

16.45 13.60

92 James Suckling

2020 Château Branaire-Ducru Duluc

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

34.95 28.88

R ****(*)

2021 Springfontein Cape Moby Red

South Africa, Walker Bay

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

12.95 10.70 As low as 11.95

2016 Château Montrose Tertio de Montrose

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

29.95 24.75 As low as 27.95

98 James Suckling

2024 Château Troplong Mondot Saint-Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classé

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Special Price 119.50 98.76 Regular Price 127.90

94 Vinous

2018 Château Montrose La Dame de Montrose Saint-Estèphe

2020 Château Montrose La Dame de Montrose Saint-Estèphe

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

59.95 49.55

98 Parker

2018 Clos Fourtet Premier Grand Cru Classé

2020 Clos Fourtet Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

149.00 123.14

94 Vinous

2020 Abadia Retuerta Seleccíon Especial 0.375 ltr

Spain, Castilla y Leon

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

27.95 23.10 As low as 25.95

2023 Château Figeac Petit Figeac

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

65.00 53.72

97 Vinous

2022 Château Angélus Tempo d'Angelus

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

25.95 21.45

95 James Suckling

2021 Petrolo Val D'Arno di Sopra Torrione BIO

Italy, Tuscany

Merlot

35.45 29.30 As low as 33.60

98 James Suckling

2024 Château Pavie-Macquin Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Special Price 60.50 50.00 Regular Price 65.00

97 Vinous

2023 Château Angélus Tempo d'Angelus 0.375 ltr

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

14.00 11.57

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?

Copied to clipboard!