Wines made from Merlot grapes of Guyenne
Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Guyenne.
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
45 kilometres east of Bordeaux, Blasimon is perched on a hillside overlooking the Gamage, a tributary of the Dordogne. Its hilly sites and its calm make it an ideal place to relax. A Village of medieval origin, its origin reflects the traditional organization of the bastides. The city conceals one of the Romanesque jewels of the Gironde, the Benedictine abbey of the X-XIII th centuries.
What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?
- Non oakPresent in 3% of Merlot
- OakPresent in 3% of Merlot
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Merlot
- Red fruitPresent in 3% of Merlot
- Black fruitPresent in 2% of Merlot
- VanillaPresent in 1% of Merlot
- EarthPresent in 1% of Merlot
- Black cherriesPresent in 1% of Merlot
- PlumPresent in 1% of Merlot
- Black currantPresent in 1% of Merlot