Wines made from Merlot grapes of Bordeaux Clairet

Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Bordeaux Clairet.

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More informations about the variety Merlot

Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.

More informations about the region of Bordeaux

Bordeaux Clairet wines are very colourful and distinctive Bordeaux rosé wines. As you might expect, they are made from the classic red Bordeaux grapes - mainly Merlot with a little help from the more "Serious" Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Despite their intense Color and Rich, Fruity Aroma, the wines are still Dry. With their simple structure and lack of tannin (an essential ingredient in the wine maturation process), Bordeaux Clairet wines are not suitable for aging.

What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?

Red fruitPresent in 16% of Merlot
StrawberriesPresent in 7% of Merlot
OakPresent in 5% of Merlot
EarthPresent in 4% of Merlot
RaspberryPresent in 4% of Merlot
Black fruitPresent in 3% of Merlot
Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Merlot
Non oakPresent in 2% of Merlot
SpicesPresent in 2% of Merlot

CranberryPresent in 1% of Merlot
MicrobioPresent in 1% of Merlot
PlumPresent in 1% of Merlot
CherryPresent in 1% of Merlot
OakyPresent in 1% of Merlot
EarthyPresent in 1% of Merlot
PepperPresent in 1% of Merlot
GrapefruitPresent in 1% of Merlot
Red currantPresent in 1% of Merlot
WatermelonPresent in 1% of Merlot

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