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.

100 James Suckling

2023 Chateau Petrus

France, Bordeaux

Merlot

5,995.00 4,954.55

93 James Suckling

2024 Il Palagio Message In a Bottle Rosso

Italy, Tuscany

Merlot, Sangiovese, Syrah-Shiraz

15.95 13.18

91 Parker

2022 Antinori Tenuta Guado al Tasso Antinori Il Bruciato Bolgheri

2023 Antinori Tenuta Guado al Tasso Antinori Il Bruciato Bolgheri

Italy, Tuscany

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah-Shiraz

37.95 31.36 As low as 35.75

97 James Suckling

2025 Château du Tertre Margaux Grand Cru Classé

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

Special Price 39.93 33.00 Regular Price 52.00

100 Parker

2025 Château La Conseillante

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Special Price 194.81 161.00 Regular Price 230.00

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2025 Château Pontet-Canet Pauillac Grand Cru Classé

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

Special Price 87.00 71.90 Regular Price 105.95

98 James Suckling

2012 Chateau Petrus Magnum

France, Bordeaux

Merlot

8,500.00 7,024.79

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2025 Château Lafite Rothschild Pauillac Premier Grand Cru Classé

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

Special Price 475.00 392.56 Regular Price 585.00

91 Parker

2023 Tenuta di Biserno Insoglio del Cinghiale

Italy, Tuscany

Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Syrah-Shiraz

33.95 28.06 As low as 30.95

96 James Suckling

2020 Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5º

Spain, Castilla y Leon

Malbec, Merlot, Tempranillo

194.95 161.12

2024 Domaines Paul Mas Claude Val Rouge

France, Languedoc-Rousillon

Carignan, Grenache, Merlot, Syrah-Shiraz

7.95 6.57

100 Parker

2021 Château Lafite Rothschild Pauillac Premier Grand Cru Classé

2022 Château Lafite Rothschild Pauillac Premier Grand Cru Classé

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

995.00 822.31

96 Parker

2025 Château Lagrange Saint-Julien 3e Grand Cru Classé

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

Special Price 45.00 37.19 Regular Price 55.95

99 James Suckling

2017 Chateau Latour Pauillac Premier Grand Cru Classé

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

755.00 623.97

93 James Suckling

2022 Antinori Tenuta Guado al Tasso Cont'Ugo Bolgheri

Italy, Tuscany

Merlot

52.65 43.51

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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