Wines made from Merlot grapes of Provence
Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Provence.
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 Provence
Provence is a wine region in the far southeast of France, best known for the quality (and quantity) of its rosé wines and for its Warm, mild Climate. The modernization that is taking place in many of the traditional wine regions of southern France has not yet taken place to the same extent in Provence, but there are Clear signs of change. The region's Grape varieties, in particular, have come under scrutiny in recent decades. Traditional varieties such as Carignan, Barbaroux (Barbarossa from Sardinia) and Calitor are being replaced by more commercially viable varieties such as Grenache, Syrah and even Cabernet Sauvignon.
What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 6% of Merlot
- EarthPresent in 5% of Merlot
- SpicesPresent in 4% of Merlot
- Black fruitPresent in 4% of Merlot
- Dark fruitPresent in 3% of Merlot
- LeatherPresent in 3% of Merlot
- OakPresent in 3% of Merlot
- CassisPresent in 2% of Merlot
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Merlot
- CherryPresent in 2% of Merlot
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Merlot
- RaspberryPresent in 2% of Merlot
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Merlot
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Merlot
- BlackberryPresent in 2% of Merlot
- Black currantPresent in 2% of Merlot
- StrawberriesPresent in 1% of Merlot
- GrapefruitPresent in 1% of Merlot
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Merlot
- PeachPresent in 1% of Merlot
News about the grape variety Merlot
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