Wines made from Merlot grapes of Bekaa Valley
Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Bekaa Valley.
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 Bekaa Valley
The Bekaa Valley is the heartland of modern Lebanese wine. Almost 90 percent of Lebanon's wine is made here, as is a respectable proportion of its Arak, the anise-flavored spirit that remains the nation's favorite alcoholic drink. The original Bekaa Valley Vineyards were planted with Cinsaut, which was subsequently joined by other French vine varieties. Most of these remain in Lebanon’s vinicultural makeup today: red Carignan, Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and white Ugni Blanc, Clairette and Chardonnay.
What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?
- OakPresent in 19% of Merlot
- Black fruitPresent in 17% of Merlot
- Red fruitPresent in 15% of Merlot
- SpicesPresent in 15% of Merlot
- Non oakPresent in 15% of Merlot
- EarthPresent in 14% of Merlot
- Dried fruitPresent in 9% of Merlot
- MicrobioPresent in 8% of Merlot
- OakyPresent in 8% of Merlot
- TobaccoPresent in 7% of Merlot
- PlumPresent in 7% of Merlot
- PepperPresent in 7% of Merlot
- Dark fruitPresent in 6% of Merlot
- Black fruitsPresent in 6% of Merlot
- EarthyPresent in 6% of Merlot
- LeatherPresent in 6% of Merlot
- VanillaPresent in 6% of Merlot
- ChocolatePresent in 5% of Merlot
- BlackberryPresent in 5% of Merlot
- CherryPresent in 5% of Merlot