Wines made from Merlot grapes of Ile de Beaute
Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Ile de Beaute.
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 Vin de Pays
Ile de Beauté is the evocative PGI title given to wines that come from Corsica. The island is located in the Mediterranean Sea between the southeast coast of Provence and the west coast of Tuscany. Although the island is closer to Italy, it has been under French rule since 1764 and is one of the 27 regions of France. Corsica's Italian heritage is reflected in the island's wines, which are made primarily from Sangiovese (known here as Nielluccio) and Vermentino.
What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 11% of Merlot
- Tree fruitPresent in 7% of Merlot
- Citrus fruitPresent in 6% of Merlot
- EarthPresent in 5% of Merlot
- OakPresent in 4% of Merlot
- PeachPresent in 4% of Merlot
- StrawberriesPresent in 4% of Merlot
- GrapefruitPresent in 3% of Merlot
- CitrusPresent in 3% of Merlot
- Black fruitPresent in 3% of Merlot
- MineralityPresent in 3% of Merlot
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Merlot
- FloralPresent in 2% of Merlot
- RaspberryPresent in 2% of Merlot
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Merlot
- MelonPresent in 1% of Merlot
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Merlot
- White pepperPresent in 1% of Merlot
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Merlot
- ButterPresent in 1% of Merlot
News about the grape variety Merlot
Bordeaux 2022 harvest: Vintage looks ‘very promising’
A ‘very promising’ vintage is expected, said the regional wine council (CIVB), as the Bordeaux 2022 harvest gets underway for reds. It’s still too early to judge fully and yields will be lower in some cases following heat, drought and also hailstorms during the growing season, yet the CIVB cited ‘attractive but small berries’ and healthy vineyard conditions during the crucial flowering period and for harvest. Europe has seen early starts to wine harvests in 2022 and the C ...
Napa Valley’s Favia to get new winery and home
Favia will get a new winery as part of the move from its base in Coombsville to a 34.8-hectare (86 acres) vineyard estate in the Oakville American Viticultural Area (AVA). It’s part of a new partnership agreement between the star husband-and-wife duo behind Favia, winemaker Andy Erickson and viticulturist Annie Favia-Erickson, and their long-standing friends, the Huneeus family, who own the Oakville site and already have a portfolio of wines, including Quintessa. ‘This started as a conversation ...
Bordeaux innovators: Meet the names to know
When I first visited Bordeaux, the sleepy landscape of turreted stone châteaux and vineyards seemed timeless, with traditions so well established you felt they would go on forever. But new energy in this famous wine region is visible and audible: bees buzz and sheep graze in organic vineyards; brand-new cellars brim with sustainable features and wine fermenting in trendy amphorae; unusual grapes are gaining attention; and the number of women in key roles keeps growing. Yoga among the vines is s ...