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.

94 Parker

2025 Château Gruaud-Larose Grand Cru Classé

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

Special Price 60.98 50.40 Regular Price 79.95

98 James Suckling

2019 Château Smith Haut-Lafitte Grand Cru Classé de Graves

2022 Château Smith Haut-Lafitte Grand Cru Classé de Graves

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon

172.95 142.93

99 Parker

2023 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse De Lalande

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

195.00 161.16

96 Vinous

2020 Château Lynch-Moussas Pauillac Grand Cru Classé

2025 Château Lynch-Moussas Pauillac Grand Cru Classé

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Special Price 28.19 23.30 Regular Price 37.50

100 Parker

2025 Château Cheval Blanc 1er Grand Cru Classé Saint-Emilion

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Special Price 471.90 390.00 Regular Price 585.00

98 James Suckling

2024 Château Margaux

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Special Price 455.00 376.03 Regular Price 495.00

100 Vinous

2022 Château Canon Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé

2025 Château Canon Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Merlot

Special Price 105.00 86.78 Regular Price 135.00

95 James Suckling

2021 Château Latour à Pomerol

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Merlot

106.00 87.60

95 Parker

2024 Chateau Giscours Margaux

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Special Price 60.95 50.37 Regular Price 67.95

98 James Suckling

2017 Château Montrose Saint-Estèphe Grand Cru Classé

2015 Château Montrose Saint-Estèphe Grand Cru Classé

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

190.00 157.02

98 James Suckling

2025 Château Lynch Bages Pauillac Grand Cru Classé

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

Special Price 93.20 77.02 Regular Price 120.00

100 Parker

2025 Château Troplong Mondot Saint-Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classé

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Special Price 105.00 86.78 Regular Price 127.90

98 Vinous

2020 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou Grand Cru Classé St Julien

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

259.00 214.05

93 Parker

2021 Abadia Retuerta Seleccíon Especial

Spain, Castilla y Leon

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

31.95 26.40 As low as 29.95

100 James Suckling

2025 Chateau La Fleur-Pétrus Pomerol

France, Bordeaux

Merlot, Petit Verdot

Special Price 189.00 156.20 Regular Price 245.00

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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