Wines made from Merlot grapes of Côtes du Marmandais
Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Côtes du Marmandais.
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 South West
Côtes du Marmandais is a satellite district of the Bordeaux wine region in Southwest France. It owes its name to the town of Marmande at its centre, which Lies on the North bank of the Garonne. The appellation AOC Côtes du Marmandais covers red, white and rosé wines produced from grapes grown in defined areas of the parishes around Marmande. The Garonne River divides the Marmande district into two Parts, the north and the south, which are eastern extensions of the Entre-deux-Mers and Graves regions respectively.
What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?
- Black fruitsPresent in 5% of Merlot
- MicrobioPresent in 5% of Merlot
- BlackberryPresent in 4% of Merlot
- VegetalPresent in 4% of Merlot
- FloralPresent in 4% of Merlot
- LicoricePresent in 3% of Merlot
- PepperPresent in 3% of Merlot
- Dried fruitPresent in 3% of Merlot
- TobaccoPresent in 3% of Merlot
- Dark fruitPresent in 2% of Merlot