Wines made from Merlot grapes of Cabardès

Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Cabardès.

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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 Languedoc-Roussillon

Cabardes is a relatively small appellation for red and rosé wines produced in the hills just North of Carcassonne in Southern France. The appellation was introduced in 1999, to represent and ensure the quality of the wines, which have been produced here since Roman times. The Languedoc-Roussillon/cabards">Cabardès catchment area, situated in the foothills of the Montagne Noire, is on the border between the Languedoc-Roussillon and the South West of France. This dual identity is reflected in the Grape varieties that make up the wines of the appellation: Grenache and Syrah from the south and east of France; Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from the southwest and Bordeaux.

What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?

Red fruitPresent in 19% of Merlot
OakPresent in 17% of Merlot
Black fruitPresent in 16% of Merlot
EarthPresent in 14% of Merlot
SpicesPresent in 13% of Merlot
Non oakPresent in 13% of Merlot
OakyPresent in 10% of Merlot
PepperPresent in 8% of Merlot
BlackberryPresent in 8% of Merlot
LeatherPresent in 7% of Merlot

MicrobioPresent in 7% of Merlot
PlumPresent in 6% of Merlot
CherryPresent in 6% of Merlot
EarthyPresent in 6% of Merlot
VanillaPresent in 6% of Merlot
Black currantPresent in 5% of Merlot
Black fruitsPresent in 5% of Merlot
Red fruitPresent in 5% of Merlot
Black cherriesPresent in 5% of Merlot
TobaccoPresent in 4% of Merlot

News about the grape variety Merlot

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