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Merlot

Merlot is commonly used in Cabernet Sauvignon blends, as it is not very tannic and has a mid-palate weight, nicely contrasting the heavy tannin and doughnut-like palate structure of Cabernet Sauvignon. It also grows in similar conditions to Cabernet Sauvignon, thus making them perfect partners.

By itself, Merlot can produce rich, juicy, fruit-driven wines, but is also prone to over-cropping, which can led to dull wines. Vineyard location and maintenance is important in making the most of this variety.

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    Domaine Grauzan Merlot, Pays d'Oc, 2023 75cl

    • Origin
    • South of France
    • Pays D'oc
    Vibrant and rich
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    La Marquise Beaubigney Merlot, Pays d'Oc, 2023 75cl

    • Origin
    • South of France
    • Pays D'oc
    Brimming with red berry fruit
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    Château Argadens, Bordeaux Superieur, 2019 75cl

    • Origin
    • France
    • Bordeaux
    Revealing blackberry fruit charm
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    Château Trebiac, Graves, 2019 75cl

    • Origin
    • France
    • Bordeaux
    • Left Bank
    • Graves
    Harmonious and seductive
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    Robert Sinskey Los Carneros Merlot, Napa Valley, 2015 75cl

    • Origin
    • USA
    • California
    • Napa Valley
    Deep and rich
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    Lafite Rothschild Réserve Spéciale, Pauillac 2021 75cl

    • Origin
    • France
    • Bordeaux
    • Left Bank
    • Pauillac
    The unoffical third wine of Lafite
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    Opus One, Napa Valley, 2005 75cl

    • Origin
    • USA
    • California
    • Napa Valley
    Bold, floral and fruity
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    Château Palmer, Margaux, 2005 75cl

    • Origin
    • France
    • Bordeaux
    • Left Bank
    • Margaux
    Remarkable and showstopping
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    Vilafonte Seriously Old Dirt, Paarl, 2022 75cl

    • Origin
    • South Africa
    • Paarl
    Generous & plush
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    Vilafonte Series M, Paarl, 2020 75cl

    • Origin
    • South Africa
    • Paarl
    Striking & resolute
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    Vega Sicilia, Unico Reserva Especial 75cl

    • Origin
    • Spain
    • Ribera del Duero
    Berry fruit with silky, intergrated tannins.
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    Les Forts de Latour, Pauillac, 2009 75cl

    • Origin
    • France
    • Bordeaux
    • Left Bank
    • Pauillac
    Powerful and elegant
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    Château Lafleur Gazin, Pomerol, 2017 75cl

    • Origin
    • France
    • Bordeaux
    • Right Bank
    • Pomerol
    Cherry, blackberry and a touch of spice
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    Château Tour Bel Air, Montagne-Saint-Émilion, 2022 75cl

    • Origin
    • France
    • Bordeaux
    • Righ Bank
    • Saint-Emilion
    Classic St Emilion style
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    Dancing Flame Reserva Merlot, Colchagua Coast, 2022 75cl

    • Origin
    • Chile
    • Colchagua Coast
    Dark fruit, balanced tannins, long finish
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    Château Argadens, Bordeaux Superieur, 2020 75cl

    • Origin
    • France
    • Bordeaux
    Ripe blackberry, plum and cassis
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    Château Cissac, Haut-Medoc, 2019 75cl

    • Origin
    • France
    • Bordeaux
    • Left Bank
    • Medoc
    Wild blackcurrant
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    Bastion de Camerac Cuvée Tradition Red, Entre-Deux-Mers, 2019 75cl

    • Origin
    • France
    • Bordeaux
    • Entre-Deux-Mers
    Soft yet firm
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    Pato Torrente Rosé, Central Valley Chile, 2023 75cl

    • Origin
    • Chile
    • Central Valley
    Strawberry fruit
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    Pato Torrente Merlot, Central Valley, 2024 75cl

    • Origin
    • Chile
    • Central Valley
    Soft and plummy
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    Baccolo Rosso, Appassimento Parziale, 2022 75cl

    • Origin
    • Italy
    • Northern
    • Veneto
    Rich dark fruit
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    Le Petit Balthazar Merlot, Vin de Pays d'Oc, 2021 75cl

    • Origin
    • South of France
    • Pays D'oc
    Ripe plums
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    Jordan Chameleon Merlot No Added Sulphur, Stellenbosch, 2022 75cl

    • Origin
    • South Africa
    • Stellenbosch
    Dark chocolate and red berry fruit
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    Radburnd Cellars Merlot Cabernet, Hawkes Bay, 2018 75cl

    • Origin
    • New Zealand
    • Hawke's Bay
    Fruity, elegant and balanced
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Key Countries and Regions

Merlot is the backbone grape in many Bordeaux wines, and is the dominant grape in the blends of St-Emilion and Pomerol. It is the basic ingredient of some of the most sought-after wines in the world (those hailing from Chateux Petrus, Le Pin and Clinet). Merlot also plays a major role in the New World wines from America (California and Washington State), Chile, Italy (Tuscany), Australia (Margaret River) and New Zealand (Hawkes Bay).

Common Flavours and Ageing

The most prevalent flavours include fruits like cherry, black olive, mulberry and raspberry (even fruitcake); root vegetables like beetroot and rhubarb and natural flavours such as earth, violet and a leaf-like taste. The texture is juicy, velvety, rounded and smooth, being medium-bodied and well-balanced. It can be drunk when young due to its supple and plump character; at such an age, it is very deep in colour, often near-black with purple hints. As it ages, it becomes closer to a garnet-red, and the richer flavours of leather, caramel, bacon, truffle and coffee materialise.

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