Wines made from Merlot grapes of Mount Lebanon
Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Mount 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 region of Mount Lebanon
Lebanon is a Middle Eastern country with an ancient wine culture that has experienced a renaissance in the past few decades. In 2011, roughly six million bottles of Lebanese wine were produced from 2000 hectares (5000 acres) of Vineyards. Modern Lebanese viniculture has moved away from the ancient Phoenician port cities and inland to the fertile Bekaa Valley. There are also a handful of vineyards near Jezzine, a few miles beyond the Southern end of the Bekaa, just inland of Sidon.
What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?
- BlackberryPresent in 1% of Merlot
- TobaccoPresent in 1% of Merlot
- Black cherriesPresent in 1% of Merlot
- PlumPresent in 1% of Merlot
- LeatherPresent in 1% of Merlot
- PepperPresent in 1% of Merlot
- Black fruitsPresent in 1% of Merlot
- Black currantPresent in 1% of Merlot
- ChocolatePresent in 1% of Merlot
- CassisPresent in 1% of Merlot