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 Vinous

2021 Pago de Carraovejas El Anejon

Spain, Castilla y Leon

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Tempranillo

93.95 77.64

2022 Montaribaldi Niculin Langhe Rosso

Italy, Piemonte

Dolcetto, Merlot, Nebbiolo

16.95 14.01 As low as 14.50 11.98

94 Parker

2021 De Toren Private Cellar Fusion V

South Africa, Western Cape

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

48.75 40.29

2018 Château de Lavagnac Bordeaux Rouge

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

9.45 7.81 As low as 8.45 6.98

96 James Suckling

2020 Viña Vik Winery La Piu Belle

Chile, Colchagua Valley

Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Merlot, Syrah-Shiraz

79.95 66.07

96 Parker

2022 Mas Martinet Clos Martinet BIO

Spain, Catalunya

Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan, Grenache, Merlot, Monastrell, Syrah-Shiraz

79.95 66.07

Geografico Pavonero Rosso Italia NV

Italy, Tuscany

Merlot, Montepulciano, Nero dAvola, Primitivo

8.85 7.31 As low as 8.35 6.90

100 Parker

2018 Château Angélus Hommage à Elisabeth Bouchet Magnum

2022 Château Angélus Hommage à Elisabeth Bouchet

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Low Stock

Only 1 left

90 James Suckling

2020 Château La Vaisinerie Puisseguin Saint-Émilion

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Merlot

17.95 14.83 As low as 15.95 13.18

94 Vinous

2023 Pago de Carraovejas

Spain, Castilla y Leon

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Tempranillo

41.75 34.50 As low as 39.75 32.85

100 Parker

2025 Chateau Petrus

France, Bordeaux

Merlot

Low Stock

Only 1 left

95 James Suckling

2017 G & C Lurton Trinite Estate Acaibo

USA, Californie

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

79.95 66.07

95 Vinous

2020 Château Grand Mayne Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

2019 Château Grand Mayne Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Magnum

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Merlot

108.00 89.26

96 James Suckling

2016 Château La Mission Haut-Brion La Chapelle de la Mission Haut-Brion

2021 Château La Mission Haut-Brion La Chapelle de la Mission Haut-Brion

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

98.00 80.99

94 James Suckling

2020 Chateau Potensac

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

34.95 28.88 As low as 30.95 25.58

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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