Wines made from Merlot grapes of Bordeaux - Page 4
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 66% of Merlot
- Black fruitPresent in 64% of Merlot
- Red fruitPresent in 62% of Merlot
- EarthPresent in 57% of Merlot
- Non oakPresent in 50% of Merlot
- SpicesPresent in 45% of Merlot
- OakyPresent in 42% of Merlot
- CherryPresent in 39% of Merlot
- BlackberryPresent in 38% of Merlot
- EarthyPresent in 33% of Merlot
- MicrobioPresent in 29% of Merlot
- PlumPresent in 24% of Merlot
- LeatherPresent in 22% of Merlot
- VanillaPresent in 21% of Merlot
- PepperPresent in 19% of Merlot
- Black currantPresent in 17% of Merlot
- TobaccoPresent in 16% of Merlot
- Red fruitPresent in 16% of Merlot
- Dark fruitPresent in 16% of Merlot
- ChocolatePresent in 15% of Merlot
News about the grape variety Merlot
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Discover the best wines made with Merlot of Bordeaux
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