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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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- Origin
- France
A soft, yet deceptively complex Merlot from the south of France. Fresh plum and cassis give way to a hint of violets on the finish. Read More -
- Origin
- France
- Languedoc-Roussilon
A deep garnet red hue with purple hints. The nose is complex anr rich with rosemary, blackcurrant and black cherry aromas. Full and smooth in the mout... Read More -
- Origin
- Southern France
- Languedoc-Roussillon
A bright and punchy Merlot with distinctive plum character and a velvety finish. Read More -
- Origin
- Australia
- Victoria
A seductive red with bundles of plummy fruit flavour. Open notes of raspberry jam and soft mild spice combine on a soft finish. Read More -
- Origin
- France
- Bordeaux
- Left Bank
- Saint-Emilion
Full, fruity attack on the first taste. Full-bodied with a pronounced nose of plums and hints of spices. The finish is long and shows just a touch of ... Read More -
- Origin
- France
- Bordeaux
- Left Bank
- Graves
An expressive and impressive wine with a character of fruits of the forrest, casis and jammy spiced notes. Round and sucullent with great depth and ba... Read More -
- Origin
- France
- Bordeaux
- Left Bank
- Medoc
A powerful Cabernet Sauvignon dominated wine with a palate full of blackcurrants and blackberries that gives way to a subtly spicy finish. Read More -
- Origin
- France
- Bordeaux
- Left Bank
- Graves
A wine which shows beautiful balance between flavors and expressive aromas. Fine tannins coat the palate, highlighted on the finish by a persistent to... Read More -
- Origin
- France
- Bordeaux
- Left Bank
- Haut-Medoc
A classic blend from the region of mainly Cabernet Sauvignon. Soft purple hue with light aromas of cherries, blackcurrants and hints of vanilla. A lov... Read More -
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- Origin
- France
- Bordeaux
- Right Bank
- Pomerol
Rich, muscular and complex with layered aromas of elegant damson, eucalyptus and brooding black fruits. Silky Pomerol tannins lead to a long and sumpt... Read More -
- Origin
- France
- Bordeaux
- Left Bank
- Saint-Emilion
Good fruit on the nose of this fresh and generous Saint Emilion. Rich damson and cherry with notes of cedar and tobacco. The tannins on the palate are... Read More -
- Origin
- France
- Bordeaux
- Right Bank
- Pomerol
A soft wine with attractive berry fruits, smoky acidity and sweet juicy flavours. The tannins are well integrated with acidity pushing through. The fi... Read More -
- Origin
- France
- Bordeaux
- Right Bank
- Pomerol
An open and bold wine with dark berry fruit flavours such as fig, plus and dark chocolate. Great structure and depth on the pallate with the finish lo... Read More -
- Origin
- France
- Bordeaux
- Right Bank
- Pomerol
A soft wine with attractive berry fruits, smoky acidity and sweet juicy flavours. The tannins are well integrated with acidity pushing through. The fi... Read More -
- Origin
- France
- Bordeaux
- Right Bank
- Pomerol
In colour, this is deep purple-red, the aromas being open, very ripe and freshly complex. The wines, which exhibit a luscious structure, are delicate ... Read More -
- Origin
- Bordeaux
- France
Ripe fruit aromas, particularly cherry and plum. Elegant, fruity, supple mouth. Round tannins and a smooth finish. Read More -
- Origin
- Italy
- Northern
- Veneto
An intense bouquet of spice and ripe dark fruit leads onto a well-rounded palate with an rich, persistent finish. Read More -
- Origin
- New Zealand
- Hawkes Bay
A vibrant red from made from fruit from Hawkes Bay. Frgrant and livey aroma of plums and stewed fruits witha firm structure and sweet juicy finish. ... Read More -
- Origin
- South Africa
- Stellenbosch
A full to medium bodied red bursting with delcious red berry fruits. Soft yet firm in the mouth with a perferctly balanced finish. Delcious! Read More -
- Origin
- South Africa
- Stellenbosch
A well-made wine with sweet berry and dark chocolate notes. Rich and balanced with hints of soft prune and ripe plum. No sulphur was added to this win... Read More
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.
