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.

98 James Suckling

2020 Domaine de Chevalier Grand Cru Classé de Graves

2025 Domaine de Chevalier Grand Cru Classé de Graves

France, Bordeaux

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

Special Price 50.18 41.47 Regular Price 63.95 52.85

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2025 Château Pédesclaux Pauillac Grand Cru Classé

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

Special Price 30.50 25.21 Regular Price 39.95 33.02

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2022 Hispano Suizas Bassus Finca Casilla Herrera

Spain, Valencia

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

32.50 26.86 As low as 29.95 24.75

95 Vinous

2020 Pago de Carraovejas El Anejon

Spain, Castilla y Leon

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Tempranillo

92.95 76.82

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2023 Château Gloria St-Julien

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

45.95 37.98

2023 Lievland Vineyards Cellar Reserve Red Blend

South Africa, Western Cape

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

14.50 11.98 As low as 13.60 11.24

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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

93 Parker

2020 Château Troplong Mondot Mondot Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

France, Bordeaux

Merlot

49.50 40.91

95 Parker

2020 Warwick Trilogy

South Africa, Western Cape

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinotage, Syrah-Shiraz

34.95 28.88 As low as 32.95 27.23

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2018 Château Margaux Pavillon Rouge

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

295.00 243.80

93 Parker

2022 Venus la Universal Dido BIO

Spain, Catalunya

Cabernet Sauvignon, Garnacha, Merlot

25.95 21.45 As low as 22.95 18.97

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2022 Château Langoa Barton Saint Julien Grand Cru Classé

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

66.95 55.33

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2022 Mas Martinet Clos Martinet BIO

Spain, Catalunya

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

79.95 66.07

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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 87.56

91 James Suckling

2020 Fertuna Lodai Maremma Toscana DOC

Italy, Tuscany

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese

23.95 19.79

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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