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.

97 Parker

2020 Château Calon-Ségur Magnum

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

318.00 262.81

98 Vinous

2010 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou Grand Cru Classé St Julien

2020 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou Grand Cru Classé St Julien Magnum

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

615.00 508.26

94 Parker

2020 Château Margaux Pavillon Rouge Magnum

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

535.00 442.15

100 Wine Spectator

2020 Château Rauzan-Ségla Magnum

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

285.00 235.54

98 Parker

2020 Château Cos d'Estournel Magnum

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

610.00 504.13

100 James Suckling

2014 Château Ausone Magnum

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Merlot

1,655.00 1,367.77

92 Parker

2019 Morlet Family Vineyards Les Petits Morlet Cabernet Sauvignon

USA, Californie

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

124.00 102.48

98 Vinous

2017 Château Beausejour Héritiers Duffau-Lagarrosse

2020 Château Beausejour Héritiers Duffau-Lagarrosse Magnum

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

365.00 301.65

96 Parker

2016 Château Angélus 1e Grand Cru Classé Saint-Emilion

2021 Château Angélus 1e Grand Cru Classé Saint-Emilion Magnum

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

995.00 822.31

97 James Suckling

2018 Château Canon Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé

2021 Château Canon Magnum

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Merlot

365.00 301.65

98 James Suckling

2021 Château Cheval Blanc 1er Grand Cru Classé Saint-Emilion Magnum

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

1,645.00 1,359.50

93 James Suckling

2021 Château Montrose La Dame de Montrose Saint-Estèphe Magnum

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

105.00 86.78

94 James Suckling

2022 Château de Pez Saint-Estèphe

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

46.95 38.80

94 Parker

2024 Château Gruaud-Larose Grand Cru Classé

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

78.95 65.25

94 Vinous

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

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

269.95 223.10

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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