Wines made from Merlot grapes of Loire Valley
Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Loire Valley.
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 Loire Valley
The Loire Valley is a key wine region in western France. It follows the course of the Loire River on its Long journey through the heart of France, from the inland hills of the Auvergne to the plains of the French Atlantic coast near Nantes (Muscadet country). Important in terms of quantity and quality, the region produces large quantities (about 4 million h/l each year) of everyday wines, as well as some of France's greatest wines. Diversity is another of the region's major assets; the styles of wine produced here range from the light, tangy Muscadet to the Sweet, honeyed Bonnezeaux, the Sparkling whites of Vouvray and the juicy, Tannic reds of Chinon and Saumur.
What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 3% of Merlot
- Red fruitPresent in 3% of Merlot
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Merlot
- Black fruitPresent in 2% of Merlot
- OakPresent in 2% of Merlot
- StrawberriesPresent in 1% of Merlot
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Merlot
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Merlot
- Dark fruitPresent in 1% of Merlot
- SmokePresent in 1% of Merlot
- PepperPresent in 1% of Merlot
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Merlot