Wines made from Merlot grapes of Médoc
Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Médoc.
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's Médoc is an area of coastal lagoons, sand dunes and pine forests located on the 45th parallel. It is also a global wine powerhouse, and home to four of the world's most prestigious wine villages: Pauillac, Margaux, Saint-Estèphe and Saint-Julien. The estates located in these villages produce some of the most expensive bottles in the world. The region has also provided all but one of the châteaux included in the official 1855 Bordeaux wine classification (Haut-Brion).
What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?
- OakPresent in 98% of Merlot
- EarthPresent in 95% of Merlot
- Black fruitPresent in 91% of Merlot
- Non oakPresent in 86% of Merlot
- SpicesPresent in 80% of Merlot
- Red fruitPresent in 77% of Merlot
- OakyPresent in 76% of Merlot
- LeatherPresent in 64% of Merlot
- CherryPresent in 60% of Merlot
- EarthyPresent in 59% of Merlot
- MicrobioPresent in 58% of Merlot
- BlackberryPresent in 57% of Merlot
- VanillaPresent in 56% of Merlot
- Black currantPresent in 55% of Merlot
- TobaccoPresent in 53% of Merlot
- ChocolatePresent in 50% of Merlot
- PlumPresent in 48% of Merlot
- SmokePresent in 47% of Merlot
- Black fruitsPresent in 45% of Merlot
- Dark fruitPresent in 41% of Merlot
Discover the best wines made with Merlot of Médoc
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