Wines made from Merlot grapes of Bordeaux - Page 2
Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Bordeaux.
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, in southwestern France, is one of the most famous, prestigious and prolific wine regions in the world. The majority of Bordeaux wines (nearly 90% of the production Volume) are the Dry, medium and Full-bodied red Bordeaux blends for which it is famous. The finest (and most expensive) are the wines of the great châteaux of Haut-Médoc and the right bank appellations of Saint-Émilion and Pomerol. The former focuses (at the highest level) on Cabernet Sauvignon, the latter on Merlot.
What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?
- OakPresent in 73% of Merlot
- Red fruitPresent in 66% of Merlot
- Black fruitPresent in 64% of Merlot
- EarthPresent in 61% of Merlot
- Non oakPresent in 57% of Merlot
- SpicesPresent in 53% of Merlot
- OakyPresent in 48% of Merlot
- CherryPresent in 40% of Merlot
- MicrobioPresent in 38% of Merlot
- PlumPresent in 34% of Merlot
- BlackberryPresent in 34% of Merlot
- EarthyPresent in 33% of Merlot
- VanillaPresent in 29% of Merlot
- LeatherPresent in 29% of Merlot
- TobaccoPresent in 23% of Merlot
- RaspberryPresent in 21% of Merlot
- Black currantPresent in 19% of Merlot
- Tree fruitPresent in 19% of Merlot
- CheesePresent in 19% of Merlot
- Dark fruitPresent in 18% of Merlot
News about the grape variety Merlot
Argentina harvest report 2022: ‘wines with excellent ageing potential’
The grapes have been picked and Argentina is able to file another successful harvest for 2022, to match the previous four years. However producers are reporting that 2022 was the most singular of recent vintages, with each region experiencing its own challenges. Mendoza ‘The 2021-2022 season reminds me of a good Hollywood movie,’ said Martín Kaiser, viticulturist at Doña Paula in Mendoza. ‘It certainly kept us entertained. Our hearts were in our mouths all the way through, but it had a great end ...
Daou Family Estates in Paso Robles expands to Tuscany
The new Daou Family estate has yet to be named but the purchase includes 70 hectares of land and an old farmhouse called Coroglie. Next month, the Daou brothers will plant 20 hectares of vines focusing on Bordeaux varietals Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. The vineyard will incorporate biodynamic principles, as well as dry-farming and organic approaches. The first harvest is planned for 2025. Winemaker Daniel Daou was drawn to the new estate by the similarities he found with the pr ...
Château Lafon-Rochet appoints Christophe Congé as MD
Having joined Domaine Barons de Rothschild in 1999, Congé has since held the role of oenologist and wine operations manager across Château Lafite Rothschild and Château Duhart Milon for over 22 years. He has now been appointed MD of Saint-Estèphe fourth growth Château Lafon-Rochet. He takes on his new role with immediate effect. Congé will work closely with Emmanuel Cruse, director of Vignobles Cruse-Lorenzetti, which acquired Château Lafon-Rochet from the Tesseron family last year. The appoint ...
Discover the best wines made with Merlot of Bordeaux
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- The best wines made with Merlot grapes of Médoc
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