Wines made from Merlot grapes of Médoc - Page 3
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 81% of Merlot
- Black fruitPresent in 74% of Merlot
- EarthPresent in 71% of Merlot
- Red fruitPresent in 65% of Merlot
- Non oakPresent in 61% of Merlot
- SpicesPresent in 57% of Merlot
- OakyPresent in 50% of Merlot
- CherryPresent in 38% of Merlot
- MicrobioPresent in 35% of Merlot
- BlackberryPresent in 34% of Merlot
- LeatherPresent in 31% of Merlot
- Black currantPresent in 29% of Merlot
- EarthyPresent in 29% of Merlot
- VanillaPresent in 28% of Merlot
- TobaccoPresent in 26% of Merlot
- PepperPresent in 25% of Merlot
- PlumPresent in 24% of Merlot
- SmokePresent in 24% of Merlot
- Black fruitsPresent in 23% of Merlot
- CheesePresent in 20% of Merlot
News about the grape variety Merlot
Premiere Napa Valley 2022 auction sales top $2m
Total sales in the Premiere Napa Valley 2022 auction hit $2.1m, including the buyer’s premium, according to Sotheby’s, which co-hosted the event alongside trade body Napa Valley Vintners. All 109 lots were ‘one-of-a-kind’ cuvées from leading producers, created specifically for the Premiere Napa Valley 2022 auction. Wines were from the 2019, 2020 and 2021 vintages. Only trade buyers can take part in the annual sale, but restaurants, retailers and merchants purchasing lots will generally offer the ...
Taylor’s port owner purchases historic estates in Vinho Verde, Dão and Bairrada
The Fladgate Partnership has launched its first table wine division after purchasing around 200 ha of vineyards in Vinho Verde, Dão and Bairrada. The company, which produces Taylor’s, Croft, Fonseca and other port brands, purchased the quintas from Ideal Drinks for an undisclosed sum. They include the 53 ha Quinta da Pedra, one of the leading estates in Vinho Verde, located in the heart of the Monção and Melgaço sub-regions. It has also taken on another Vinho Verde estate – the 24 ha Paço de Pal ...
Napa Valley mourns the passing of Margaret Duckhorn
The eponymous winery started by her and her former husband Dan, Duckhorn Vineyards, was founded in 1976. The brand would be among the first to feature Merlot as more than merely a blending grape. Duckhorn helped ignite America’s love for the grape. Born in New York State, Margaret travelled much throughout her life, growing up in a military family. Her collegiate studies would lead her to Germany where she would discover a love for wine. Upon returning to the US she would complete three degrees ...
Discover the best wines made with Merlot of Médoc
- The best wines made with Merlot grapes of Blaye
- The best wines made with Merlot grapes of Bordeaux Clairet
- The best wines made with Merlot grapes of Bordeaux Moelleux
- The best wines made with Merlot grapes of Bordeaux Sec
- The best wines made with Merlot grapes of Bordeaux Supérieur
- The best wines made with Merlot grapes of Côtes de Bordeaux
- The best wines made with Merlot grapes of Crémant de Bordeaux
- The best wines made with Merlot grapes of Entre-deux-Mers
- The best wines made with Merlot grapes of Graves
- The best wines made with Merlot grapes of Libournais
- The best wines made with Merlot grapes of Médoc
- The best wines made with Merlot grapes of Sauternes