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

2017 Château Montrose Saint-Estèphe Grand Cru Classé

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

210.00 173.55

99 James Suckling

2017 Chateau Latour Pauillac Premier Grand Cru Classé

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

755.00 623.97

95 James Suckling

2019 Château Lafite Rothschild Carruades de Lafite

2021 Château Lafite Rothschild Carruades de Lafite

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

299.00 247.11

99 James Suckling

2025 Château Larcis Ducasse Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Merlot

Special Price 58.68 48.50 Regular Price 72.95 60.29

100 Parker

2020 Château Angélus 1e Grand Cru Classé Saint-Emilion

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

495.00 409.09

98 James Suckling

2024 Château Troplong Mondot Saint-Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classé

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Special Price 119.50 98.76 Regular Price 127.90 105.70

98 James Suckling

2015 Screaming Eagle The Flight

USA, Californie

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

1,295.00 1,070.25

Geografico Pavonero Rosso Italia NV

Italy, Tuscany

Merlot, Montepulciano, Nero dAvola, Primitivo

8.85 7.31 As low as 8.35 6.90

97 James Suckling

2020 Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste Pauillac Grand Cru Classé

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

92.95 76.82

91 James Suckling

2023 Viña Vik Winery La Piu Belle Rosé Magnum

Chile, Colchagua Valley

Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Merlot, Syrah-Shiraz

Special Price 39.95 33.02 Regular Price 49.95 41.28

91 Vinous

2025 Château d'Aiguilhe

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Merlot

Special Price 16.87 13.94 Regular Price 21.45 17.73

99 Parker

2025 Château Figeac Premier Grand Cru Classé

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Special Price 162.00 133.88 Regular Price 199.95 165.25

95 Parker

2020 Caiarossa

Italy, Tuscany

Alicante bouschet, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Sangiovese

68.95 56.98

99 Parker

2019 Château Léoville Las Cases

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

290.00 239.67

98 Vinous

2020 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou Grand Cru Classé St Julien

France, Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

259.00 214.05

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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