Wines made from Merlot grapes of Graves - Page 5
Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Graves.
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
Graves is a wine region on the left bank of the Bordeaux region of France, characterized by the gravel soils that give it its name. Unique among the sub-regions of Bordeaux, Graves is equally respected for its red and white wines. The AOC Graves, which covers both red and white wines, is the catch-all appellation of the district. A typical Graves red is based on the classic Bordeaux grapes, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot sometimes in a supporting role.
What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?
- OakPresent in 3% of Merlot
- EarthPresent in 2% of Merlot
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Merlot
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Merlot
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Merlot
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Merlot
- VioletPresent in 1% of Merlot
- LeatherPresent in 1% of Merlot
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Merlot
- FloralPresent in 1% of Merlot
News about the grape variety Merlot
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