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.

99 Parker

2017 Château Cos d'Estournel

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

198.95 164.42

92 Parker

2021 Jordan Stellenbosch Cobblers Hill

South Africa, Western Cape

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

37.95 31.36

97 James Suckling

2024 Domaine de Chevalier Grand Cru Classé de Graves

France, Bordeaux

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

Special Price 53.95 44.59 Regular Price 59.50

96 James Suckling

2020 Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5º

Spain, Castilla y Leon

Malbec, Merlot, Tempranillo

194.95 161.12

100 James Suckling

2020 Chateau La Fleur-Pétrus Pomerol

France, Bordeaux

Merlot

279.00 230.58

94 Parker

2021 Almaviva EPU

Chile, Puente Alto

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Syrah-Shiraz

59.95 49.55

99 Vinous

2020 Château Léoville Las Cases

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

279.00 230.58

2022 Bogle Vineyard Merlot

USA, Californie

Merlot

18.95 15.66 As low as 17.45

99 James Suckling

2018 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse De Lalande

2018 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse Lalande Pauillac

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

225.00 185.95

96 James Suckling

2018 Château Haut Brion Le Clarence de Haut-Brion

2023 Château Haut Brion Le Clarence de Haut-Brion

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

168.45 139.21

98 Parker

2018 Château Lynch Bages Pauillac Grand Cru Classé

2019 Château Lynch Bages Pauillac Grand Cru Classé Magnum

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

275.00 227.27

92 Parker

2020 Château Bellevue Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé

2019 Château Bellevue Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé

France, Bordeaux

Merlot

57.95 47.89

91 Parker

2022 Antinori Tenuta Guado al Tasso Antinori Il Bruciato Bolgheri

Italy, Tuscany

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah-Shiraz

36.95 30.54 As low as 35.75

100 Parker

2023 Château Montrose Saint-Estèphe Grand Cru Classé

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

209.00 172.73

97 Parker

2017 Petrolo Galatrona

Italy, Tuscany

Merlot

99.00 81.82

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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