Wines made from Merlot grapes of Lebanon
Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Lebanon.
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 wines of Lebanon
Lebanon is a Middle Eastern country with an ancient wine culture that has experienced a renaissance in recent decades. In 2011, about six million bottles of Lebanese wine were produced from 2000 hectares (5000 acres) of Vineyards. Modern Lebanese viticulture has moved inland from the ancient Phoenician port cities to the fertile Bekaa Valley. There are also a handful of vineyards near Jezzine, a few kilometres from the Southern end of the Bekaa, just inland from Sidon.
What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?
- OakPresent in 26% of Merlot
- Black fruitPresent in 23% of Merlot
- Non oakPresent in 20% of Merlot
- SpicesPresent in 20% of Merlot
- Red fruitPresent in 20% of Merlot
- EarthPresent in 19% of Merlot
- MicrobioPresent in 10% of Merlot
- Dried fruitPresent in 10% of Merlot
- OakyPresent in 9% of Merlot
- PlumPresent in 8% of Merlot
- VanillaPresent in 8% of Merlot
- TobaccoPresent in 8% of Merlot
- PepperPresent in 8% of Merlot
- LeatherPresent in 7% of Merlot
- Black fruitsPresent in 7% of Merlot
- Dark fruitPresent in 7% of Merlot
- EarthyPresent in 6% of Merlot
- CherryPresent in 6% of Merlot
- BlackberryPresent in 6% of Merlot
- ChocolatePresent in 6% of Merlot