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 James Suckling

2018 Château Haut Brion Le Clarence de Haut-Brion

2021 Château Haut Brion Le Clarence de Haut-Brion

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

190.00 157.02

96 Vinous

2021 Château Calon Ségur

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

135.00 111.57

100 Parker

2021 Château Lafite Rothschild Pauillac Premier Grand Cru Classé

2022 Château Lafite Rothschild Pauillac Premier Grand Cru Classé Magnum

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

1,995.00 1,648.76

97 Vinous

2020 Château Lagrange Saint-Julien Grand Cru Classé

2022 Château Lagrange Saint-Julien Grand Cru Classé Magnum

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

155.00 128.10

100 Vinous

2021 Château La Gaffelière Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Magnum

2022 Château La Gaffelière Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Magnum

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

210.00 173.55

93 Vinous

2022 Domaine de Cambes

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

75.95 62.77

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2022 Château Trotte Vieille Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Magnum

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

214.95 177.64

2023 Domaine de Chevalier L'Esprit de Chevalier

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

29.95 24.75

98 Vinous

2019 Chateau Latour Pauillac Premier Grand Cru Classé

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

795.00 657.02

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2022 Masseto

Italy, Tuscany

Merlot

865.00 714.88

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2025 Château Quintus Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Merlot

Special Price 84.65 69.96 Regular Price 105.00 86.78

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2025 Château Mouton Rothschild 1er Grand Cru Classe Magnum

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Special Price 875.00 723.14 Regular Price 1,050.00 867.77

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2025 Château Pavie Aromes de Pavie Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Special Price 63.95 52.85 Regular Price 82.50 68.18

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2025 Château Ausone

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Merlot

Special Price 479.00 395.87 Regular Price 545.00 450.41

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2025 Château Smith Haut-Lafitte Grand Cru Classé

France, Bordeaux

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

Special Price 94.45 78.06 Regular Price 124.95 103.26

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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