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 Parker

2021 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore

2023 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore Magnum

Italy, Tuscany

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese

560.00 462.81

97 James Suckling

2025 Château Petit-Village Pomerol

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Special Price 101.64 84.00 Regular Price 129.95 107.40

96 James Suckling

2025 Château Langoa Barton Saint Julien Grand Cru Classé

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Special Price 40.65 33.60 Regular Price 51.95 42.93

94 James Suckling

2018 Château Montrose La Dame de Montrose Saint-Estèphe

2025 Château Montrose La Dame de Montrose Saint-Estèphe

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

Special Price 39.95 33.02 Regular Price 48.95 40.45

98 Parker

2017 Château Palmer Margaux Grand Cru Classé

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

395.00 326.45

93 James Suckling

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

2017 Château La Mission Haut-Brion La Chapelle de la Mission Haut-Brion

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

129.95 107.40

99 James Suckling

2019 Tim Mondavi Continuum Proprietary Red Magnum

USA, Californie

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

795.00 657.02

100 Parker

2010 Chateau Latour Pauillac Premier Grand Cru Classé

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

2,145.00 1,772.73

96 Parker

2022 Mas Martinet Clos Martinet BIO Magnum

Spain, Catalunya

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

175.00 144.63

96 James Suckling

2023 Sierra Cantabria Finca el Bosque

Spain, Rioja

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

107.95 89.21

98 Parker

2019 Château Pape Clement Rouge Grand Cru Classé de Graves

2020 Château Pape Clement Rouge Grand Cru Classé de Graves

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

115.00 95.04

96 James Suckling

2020 Château Pavie Aromes de Pavie Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

109.95 90.87

100 James Suckling

2020 Château Haut-Bailly

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

195.00 161.16

95 James Suckling

2020 Clos du Marquis

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

68.95 56.98

93 James Suckling

2021 Chateau Potensac

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

34.95 28.88

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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