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Merlot

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Merlot is one of the most widely planted and beloved grape varieties in the world, often referred to as the "chameleon of red wines." Originating from the Bordeaux region of France, this grape has conquered the hearts of wine enthusiasts with its incredibly velvety texture, soft tannins, and juicy fruitiness. This red wine is an excellent choice for both beginners, seeking approachability and easily recognizable aromas of plums and cherries, and collectors, who value the monumental masterpieces of Bordeaux’s Right Bank. Merlot is famed for its ability to grant blends (especially with Cabernet Sauvignon) body, roundness, and a sense of early maturity, yet as a varietal wine, it shines with its own luxurious, silky character.

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Chateau du Pin Bordeaux AOC 2022

Red dry

Chateau du Pin Bordeaux AOC 2022
  • France France
  • Bordeaux
    • Cabernet Sauvignon - 20%
    • Merlot - 70%
    • Cabernet Franc - 10%
  • 0,75 L 14,5%
15,00 €
Chateau Fongaban Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux 2022

Red dry

Chateau Fongaban Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux 2022
  • France France
  • Bordeaux/Côtes de Bordeaux Castillon AOC
    • Merlot - 85%
    • Cabernet Franc - 15%
    • Fruity red with velvety tannins
  • 0,75 L 13,5%
20,00 €
90 / 100
Pago Aylés Cuesta del Herrero Vino de Pago 2022
  • EKO

Red dry

Pago Aylés Cuesta del Herrero Vino de Pago 2022

  • Spain Spain
  • Aragon
    • Cabernet Sauvignon
    • Merlot
    • Tempranillo
    • ...
    • Fruity red with velvety tannins
  • 0,75 L 14,5%
21,00 €
Gramona Mustillant Rose
  • EKO

Rose dry

Gramona Mustillant Rose

  • Spain Spain
  • Catalunya/ Penedés DO
    • Merlot - 65%
    • Syrah - 35%
    • Fresh and floral rose
  • 0,75 L 12%
22,00 €
Domaine Albert de Conti Bergerac La Vigne d'Albert Rouge 2024

Red dry

Domaine Albert de Conti Bergerac La Vigne d'Albert Rouge 2024
  • France France
  • South West/Bergerac AOC
    • Cabernet Sauvignon
    • Merlot
    • Abouriou
    • ...
    • Light, fruity, low tannins red
  • 0,75 L 12,5%
23,00 €
Kanonkop Kadette Cape Blend Stellenbosch 2022

Red dry

Kanonkop Kadette Cape Blend Stellenbosch 2022
  • South Africa South Africa
  • Western Cape/Stellenbosch
    • Cabernet Sauvignon - 25%
    • Merlot - 29%
    • Cabernet Franc - 2%
    • ...
    • Noble, complex and elegant red
  • 0,75 L 14%
25,00 €
Pezat Rouge Bordeaux Superieur 2022

Red dry

Pezat Rouge Bordeaux Superieur 2022
  • France France
  • Bordeaux/Bordeaux AOC
    • Merlot - 85%
    • Cabernet Franc - 15%
    • Fruity red with velvety tannins
  • 0,75 L 14%
26,00 €
Chateau Tour des Gendres Gloire de Mon Pere Rouge Cotes de Bergerac AOC 2021

Red dry

Chateau Tour des Gendres Gloire de Mon Pere Rouge Cotes de Bergerac AOC 2021
  • France France
  • South West/Côtes de Bergerac AOC
    • Cabernet Sauvignon - 60%
    • Merlot - 40%
    • Fruit driven, tannic red
  • 0,75 L 13%
27,00 €
Planeta Controdanza Rosso BIO 2021

Planeta Controdanza Rosso BIO 2021
  • Italy Italy
  • Sicily/Noto DOC
    • Merlot - 15%
    • Nero d'Avola - 85%
    • Savory red with velvety tannins
  • 0,75 L 13,5%
28,00 €
Château du Cèdre Cahors AOC 2022

Red dry

Château du Cèdre Cahors AOC 2022

  • France France
  • South West/Cahors AOC
    • Malbec - 90%
    • Merlot - 5%
    • Tannat - 5%
    • Fruit driven, tannic red
  • 0,75 L 13%
33,00 €
Château Picque Caillou La Reserve Rouge Pessac-Leognan AOC 2021

Red dry

Château Picque Caillou La Reserve Rouge Pessac-Leognan AOC 2021

  • France France
  • Bordeaux/Pessac-Léognan AOC
    • Cabernet Sauvignon - 50%
    • Merlot - 50%
    • Noble, complex and elegant red
  • 0,75 L 14,5%
36,00 €
Esprit de Pavie 2018

Red dry

Esprit de Pavie 2018
  • France France
  • Bordeaux/Bordeaux AOC
    • Cabernet Sauvignon - 15%
    • Merlot - 65%
    • Cabernet Franc - 20%
  • 0,75 L 14,5%
38,00 €
94 / 100
Poliziano Cortona in Violas Merlot 2020

Red dry

Poliziano Cortona in Violas Merlot 2020

  • Italy Italy
  • Tuscany/Cortona DOC
    • Merlot - 100%
    • Fruity red with velvety tannins
  • 0,75 L 14,5%
38,00 €
Capanna Rosso Sant'Antimo DOC 2021

Red dry

Capanna Rosso Sant'Antimo DOC 2021

  • Italy Italy
  • Tuscany/Sant'Antimo DOC
    • Merlot
    • Sangiovese
    • Fruit driven, tannic red
  • 0,75 L 15%
40,00 €
92 / 100
Castelo di Volpaia Chianti Classico 2023

Red dry

Castelo di Volpaia Chianti Classico 2023

  • Italy Italy
  • Tuscany/Chianti Classico DOCG
    • Merlot
    • Sangiovese
    • Noble, complex and elegant red
  • 0,75 L 13,5%
40,00 €
Domaine Drouet Rouge Pineau des Charentes AOC

Fortified sweet

Domaine Drouet Rouge Pineau des Charentes AOC
  • France France
  • South West
    • Cabernet Sauvignon - 50%
    • Merlot - 50%
  • 0,75 L 17,5%
41,00 €
91 / 100
Chateau De La Riviere Fronsac AOC 2017
  • EKO

Red dry

Chateau De La Riviere Fronsac AOC 2017

  • France France
  • Bordeaux/Fronsac AOC
    • Cabernet Sauvignon
    • Merlot
    • Cabernet Franc
    • Noble, concentrated and structured red
  • 0,75 L 14%
42,00 €
91 / 100
Château La Garricq Moulis-en-Medoc AOC 2014

Red dry

Château La Garricq Moulis-en-Medoc AOC 2014
  • France France
  • Bordeaux/Medoc AOC
    • Cabernet Sauvignon
    • Merlot
    • Petit Verdot
    • Noble, complex and elegant red
  • 0,75 L 13%
43,00 €
90 / 100
Château Teyssier Saint - Émilion Grand Cru AOC 2018

Red dry

Château Teyssier Saint - Émilion Grand Cru AOC 2018
  • France France
  • Bordeaux/ St-Émilion AOC
    • Merlot - 70%
    • Cabernet Franc - 30%
    • Noble, complex and elegant red
  • 0,75 L 14,5%
47,00 €
93 / 100
Weingut Pöckl Rosso e Nero 2018

Red dry

Weingut Pöckl Rosso e Nero 2018

  • Austria Austria
  • Burgenland
    • Cabernet Sauvignon - 15%
    • Merlot - 25%
    • Zweigelt - 60%
    • Fruit driven, tannic red
  • 0,75 L
48,00 €
Chateau Beau Site Saint Estephe Cru Bourgeois 2019

Red dry

Chateau Beau Site Saint Estephe Cru Bourgeois 2019
  • France France
  • Bordeaux/St-Estèphe AOC
    • Cabernet Sauvignon - 73%
    • Merlot - 22%
    • Cabernet Franc - 2%
    • ...
  • 0,75 L 13,5%
49,00 €
94 / 100
Odyssee Vin de France 2016

Red dry

Odyssee Vin de France 2016
  • France France
    • Cabernet Sauvignon - 47%
    • Grenache - 22%
    • Merlot - 8%
    • ...
    • Noble, complex and elegant red
  • 0,75 L 14,5%
51,00 €
Domaine Drouet Pineau des Charentes Rouge Cuvee Mathilde 2018 AOC

Fortified sweet

Domaine Drouet Pineau des Charentes Rouge Cuvee Mathilde 2018 AOC
  • France France
  • South West
    • Merlot - 50%
    • Cabernet Franc - 50%
  • 0,75 L
52,00 €
92 / 100
Chateau D'Aiguilhe Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux AOC 2022

Red dry

Chateau D'Aiguilhe Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux AOC 2022
  • France France
  • Bordeaux/Côtes de Bordeaux Castillon AOC
    • Merlot - 90%
    • Cabernet Franc - 10%
  • 0,75 L 14%
52,00 €
93 / 100
Chateau Couhins Rouge Pessac Leognan AOC 2020

Red dry

Chateau Couhins Rouge Pessac Leognan AOC 2020

  • France France
  • Bordeaux/Pessac-Léognan AOC
    • Cabernet Sauvignon - 37%
    • Merlot - 55%
    • Cabernet Franc - 3%
    • ...
  • 0,75 L 14,5%
53,00 €
93 / 100
Hedges Family Estate Red Mountain AVA 2021

Red dry

Hedges Family Estate Red Mountain AVA 2021

  • USA USA
  • Washington state/Red Mountain AVA
    • Malbec
    • Cabernet Sauvignon
    • Merlot
    • ...
  • 0,75 L 14%
57,00 €
94 / 100
Markowitsch Ried Rosenberg 1ÖTW Carnuntum 2021

Red dry

Markowitsch Ried Rosenberg 1ÖTW Carnuntum 2021

  • Austria Austria
  • Carnuntum
    • Merlot
    • Zweigelt
    • Blaufrankisch
    • Noble, complex and elegant red
  • 0,75 L 14%
58,00 €
Chateau Haut Ferrand Pomerol AOC 2016

Red dry

Chateau Haut Ferrand Pomerol AOC 2016
  • France France
  • Bordeaux/Pomerol AOC
    • Merlot - 80%
    • Cabernet Franc - 20%
  • 0,75 L 14%
58,00 €
95 / 100
L'esprit de Chevalier Rouge Pessac-Leognan AOC 2020

Red dry

L'esprit de Chevalier Rouge Pessac-Leognan AOC 2020
  • France France
  • Bordeaux/Pessac-Léognan AOC
    • Cabernet Sauvignon - 60%
    • Merlot - 30%
    • Petit Verdot - 10%
  • 0,75 L 14%
58,00 €
Closerie Saint Roc 2019

Red dry

Closerie Saint Roc 2019
  • France France
  • Bordeaux
    • Merlot - 85%
    • Cabernet Franc - 15%
    • Savory red with velvety tannins
  • 0,75 L 13%
64,00 €
Chateau Latour-Martillac Pessac-Leognan Rouge 2017

Red dry

Chateau Latour-Martillac Pessac-Leognan Rouge 2017
  • France France
  • Bordeaux/Pessac-Léognan AOC
    • Cabernet Sauvignon - 60%
    • Merlot - 32%
    • Petit Verdot - 8%
  • 0,75 L 13,5%
65,00 €
Chateau Le Puy Rose-Marie 2023
  • EKO

Rose dry

Chateau Le Puy Rose-Marie 2023
  • France France
  • Bordeaux
    • Merlot - 100%
    • Noble, ageing rose
  • 0,75 L 13,5%
71,00 €
94 / 100
Poliziano Le Stanze Toscana BIO 2021
  • EKO

Red dry

Poliziano Le Stanze Toscana BIO 2021
  • Italy Italy
  • Tuscany/Toscana IGT
    • Cabernet Sauvignon - 90%
    • Merlot - 10%
    • Noble, complex and elegant red
  • 0,75 L 15%
72,00 €
Chateau Batailley Pauillac 5eme Grand Cru Classe 2022

Red dry

Chateau Batailley Pauillac 5eme Grand Cru Classe 2022
  • France France
  • Bordeaux/Pauillac AOC
    • Cabernet Sauvignon - 75%
    • Merlot - 22%
    • Petit Verdot - 3%
  • 0,75 L 14%
73,00 €
93 / 100
Chateau Croizet Bages Pauillac AOC 2016

Red dry

Chateau Croizet Bages Pauillac AOC 2016
  • France France
  • Bordeaux/Pauillac AOC
    • Cabernet Sauvignon - 55%
    • Merlot - 41%
    • Cabernet Franc - 4%
  • 0,75 L 13,5%
74,00 €
Gaja Sito Moresco Langhe DOP 2021

Red dry

Gaja Sito Moresco Langhe DOP 2021

  • Italy Italy
  • Piedmont/Langhe DOP
    • Cabernet Sauvignon - 30%
    • Merlot - 35%
    • Nebbiolo - 35%
    • Fruit driven, tannic red
  • 0,75 L 14%
76,00 €
93 / 100
Château Batailley Pauillac AOC 2021

Red dry

Château Batailley Pauillac AOC 2021
  • France France
  • Bordeaux/Pauillac AOC
    • Cabernet Sauvignon - 74%
    • Merlot - 24%
    • Petit Verdot - 2%
    • Complex and mature red
  • 0,75 L 14,5%
76,00 €
Pares Balta ABSIS Penedes DO 2017

Red dry

Pares Balta ABSIS Penedes DO 2017
  • Spain Spain
  • Catalunya/ Penedés DO
    • Cabernet Sauvignon - 17%
    • Merlot - 11%
    • Syrah - 10%
    • ...
    • Noble, complex and elegant red
  • 0,75 L 14%
77,00 €
91 / 100
La Vieille Dame de Trotte Vieille St-Émilion Grand Cru Classe AOC 2012

Red dry

La Vieille Dame de Trotte Vieille St-Émilion Grand Cru Classe AOC 2012
  • France France
  • Bordeaux/ St-Émilion AOC
    • Merlot - 85%
    • Cabernet Franc - 15%
    • Noble, complex and elegant red
  • 0,75 L 13,5%
77,00 €
95 / 100
Chateau Carbonnieux Rouge Pessac Leognan AOC 2020

Red dry

Chateau Carbonnieux Rouge Pessac Leognan AOC 2020
  • France France
  • Bordeaux/Pessac-Léognan AOC
    • Cabernet Sauvignon - 60%
    • Merlot - 30%
    • Cabernet Franc - 5%
    • ...
  • 0,75 L 14,5%
77,00 €
Gaja Sito Moresco Langhe DOP 2022

Red dry

Gaja Sito Moresco Langhe DOP 2022
  • Italy Italy
  • Piedmont/Langhe DOP
    • Cabernet Sauvignon - 30%
    • Merlot - 35%
    • Nebbiolo - 35%
    • Fruit driven, tannic red
  • 0,75 L 14%
78,00 €
Kanonkop Paul Sauer Stellenbosch 2021

Red dry

Kanonkop Paul Sauer Stellenbosch 2021
  • South Africa South Africa
  • Western Cape/Stellenbosch
    • Cabernet Sauvignon - 74%
    • Merlot - 17%
    • Cabernet Franc - 9%
    • Complex and mature red
  • 0,75 L 13%
78,00 €
92 / 100
La Vieille Dame de Trotte Vieille St-Emilion Grand Cru Classe AOC 2014

Red dry

La Vieille Dame de Trotte Vieille St-Emilion Grand Cru Classe AOC 2014
  • France France
  • Bordeaux/ St-Émilion AOC
    • Cabernet Sauvignon - 58%
    • Merlot - 42%
    • Noble, complex and elegant red
  • 0,75 L 13,5%
79,00 €
Closerie Saint Roc Les Noyers 2021

Red dry

Closerie Saint Roc Les Noyers 2021

  • France France
  • Bordeaux
    • Merlot - 100%
    • Savory red with velvety tannins
  • 0,75 L 13%
80,00 €
94 / 100
Les Pagodes de Cos Saint Estephe AOC 2017

Red dry

Les Pagodes de Cos Saint Estephe AOC 2017
  • France France
  • Bordeaux/St-Estèphe AOC
    • Cabernet Sauvignon - 56%
    • Merlot - 42%
    • Cabernet Franc - 1%
    • ...
  • 0,75 L 13%
80,00 €
Chateau Batailley Pauillac 5eme Grand Cru Classe 2018

Red dry

Chateau Batailley Pauillac 5eme Grand Cru Classe 2018
  • France France
  • Bordeaux/Pauillac AOC
    • Cabernet Sauvignon - 74%
    • Merlot - 23%
    • Petit Verdot - 3%
    • Savory red with velvety tannins
  • 0,75 L 14,5%
80,00 €
94 / 100
Château du Domaine de l'Eglise Pomerol AOC 2018

Red dry

Château du Domaine de l'Eglise Pomerol AOC 2018

  • France France
  • Bordeaux/Pomerol AOC
    • Merlot - 98%
    • Cabernet Franc - 2%
    • Noble, concentrated and structured red
  • 0,75 L 14,5%
82,00 €
95 / 100
Chateau Labegorce Margaux AOC 2022

Red dry

Chateau Labegorce Margaux AOC 2022
  • France France
  • Bordeaux/Margaux AOC
    • Cabernet Sauvignon - 45%
    • Merlot - 50%
    • Cabernet Franc - 3%
    • ...
  • 0,75 L 14%
86,00 €
Rayas Domaine des Tours Merlot Vin de Pays de Vaucluse IGP 2011

Red dry

Rayas Domaine des Tours Merlot Vin de Pays de Vaucluse IGP 2011
  • France France
  • Rhone valley/ Vaucluse IGP
    • Merlot - 100%
    • Fruity red with velvety tannins
  • 0,75 L 14,5%
86,00 €
94 / 100
Chateau Les Grandes Murailles Saint Emilion Grand Cru AOC 2019

Red dry

Chateau Les Grandes Murailles Saint Emilion Grand Cru AOC 2019
  • France France
  • Bordeaux/ Saint - Émilion AOC
    • Merlot - 100%
    • Noble, complex and elegant red
  • 0,75 L 14,5%
88,00 €
94 / 100
Chateau Ferriere Margaux Grand Cru AOC 2017
  • EKO

Red dry

Chateau Ferriere Margaux Grand Cru AOC 2017
  • France France
  • Bordeaux/Margaux AOC
    • Cabernet Sauvignon - 72%
    • Merlot - 22%
    • Cabernet Franc - 2%
    • ...
    • Noble, complex and elegant red
  • 0,75 L 13,5%
90,00 €
94 / 100
Chateau Cos Labory Saint Estephe Grand Cru AOC 2022

Red dry

Chateau Cos Labory Saint Estephe Grand Cru AOC 2022
  • France France
  • Bordeaux/St-Estèphe AOC
    • Cabernet Sauvignon - 55%
    • Merlot - 36%
    • Cabernet Franc - 2%
    • ...
  • 0,75 L 14%
90,00 €
Closerie Saint Roc Les Pins 2020

Red dry

Closerie Saint Roc Les Pins 2020

  • France France
  • Bordeaux
    • Merlot - 100%
    • Savory red with velvety tannins
  • 0,75 L 12%
93,00 €
97 / 100
Markowitsch M1 2020

Red dry

Markowitsch M1 2020

  • Austria Austria
  • Carnuntum
    • Merlot
    • Zweigelt
  • 0,75 L 14,5%
94,00 €
94 / 100
Ernie Els Signature (Gift Box) 2015

Red dry

Ernie Els Signature (Gift Box) 2015

  • South Africa South Africa
  • Western Cape/Stellenbosch
    • Malbec - 5%
    • Cabernet Sauvignon - 60%
    • Merlot - 25%
    • ...
    • Noble, complex and elegant red
  • 0,75 L 14,5%
95,00 €
Chateau Giscours III-eme Grand Cru Classe Margaux AOC 2020

Red dry

Chateau Giscours III-eme Grand Cru Classe Margaux AOC 2020
  • France France
  • Bordeaux/Margaux AOC
    • Cabernet Sauvignon - 55%
    • Merlot - 45%
  • 0,75 L 13%
97,00 €
94 / 100
Chateau Branaire Ducru 4eme Grand Cru Classe Saint Julien AOC 2014

Red dry

Chateau Branaire Ducru 4eme Grand Cru Classe Saint Julien AOC 2014
  • France France
  • Bordeaux/Saint-Julien AOC
    • Cabernet Sauvignon - 70%
    • Merlot - 22%
    • Cabernet Franc - 3%
    • ...
  • 0,75 L
100,00 €
94 / 100
Chateau d’Issan Grand Cru classe Margaux AOC 2020

Red dry

Chateau d’Issan Grand Cru classe Margaux AOC 2020
  • France France
  • Bordeaux/Margaux AOC
    • Cabernet Sauvignon - 55%
    • Merlot - 45%
  • 0,75 L 13%
100,00 €
Chateau Branaire Ducru Saint-Julien 2015

Red dry

Chateau Branaire Ducru Saint-Julien 2015
  • France France
  • Bordeaux/Saint-Julien AOC
    • Cabernet Sauvignon - 64%
    • Merlot - 27%
    • Cabernet Franc - 3%
    • ...
    • Noble, concentrated and structured red
  • 0,75 L 13,5%
100,00 €
95 / 100
Chateau Beau-Sejour Becot Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classe AOC 2020

Red dry

Chateau Beau-Sejour Becot Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classe AOC 2020
  • France France
  • Bordeaux/ Saint - Émilion AOC
    • Merlot - 85%
    • Cabernet Franc - 15%
    • Noble, concentrated and structured red
  • 0,75 L 14,5%
102,00 €
Chateau Soleil Le Rival Lussac-St-Emilion AOC 2015 1,5L

Red dry

Chateau Soleil Le Rival Lussac-St-Emilion AOC 2015 1,5L
  • France France
  • Bordeaux/Lussac Saint- Émilion
    • Merlot
    • Cabernet Franc
  • 1,5 L 14,5%
103,00 €
Domaine De Chevalier Rouge Cru Classé Pessac-Léognan AOC 2020

Red dry

Domaine De Chevalier Rouge Cru Classé Pessac-Léognan AOC 2020

  • France France
  • Bordeaux/Pessac-Léognan AOC
    • Cabernet Sauvignon - 65%
    • Merlot - 27%
    • Cabernet Franc - 3%
    • ...
    • Noble, complex and elegant red
  • 0,75 L 14%
110,00 €
94 / 100
Chateau Langoa Barton Saint Julien AOC 2016

Red dry

Chateau Langoa Barton Saint Julien AOC 2016
  • France France
  • Bordeaux/Saint-Julien AOC
    • Cabernet Sauvignon - 54%
    • Merlot - 38%
    • Cabernet Franc - 8%
    • Noble, complex and elegant red
  • 0,75 L 13%
110,00 €
97 / 100
Château Trotte Vieille St-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé B AOC

Red dry

Château Trotte Vieille St-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé B AOC

  • France France
  • Bordeaux/ St-Émilion AOC
    • Cabernet Sauvignon - 1%
    • Merlot - 49%
    • Cabernet Franc - 50%
    • Noble, complex and elegant red
  • 0,75 L 13%
113,00 €
95 / 100
Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste Pauillac Grand Cru Classe AOC 2018

Red dry

Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste Pauillac Grand Cru Classe AOC 2018

  • France France
  • Bordeaux/Pauillac AOC
    • Cabernet Sauvignon - 78%
    • Merlot - 22%
    • Noble, concentrated and structured red
  • 0,75 L 14,5%
125,00 €
Le Puy Emilien Francs Cotes de Bordeaux 2022 1,5L

Red dry

Le Puy Emilien Francs Cotes de Bordeaux 2022 1,5L
  • France France
  • Bordeaux/Côtes de Bordeaux AOC
    • Malbec - 1%
    • Cabernet Sauvignon - 7%
    • Merlot - 85%
    • ...
  • 1,5 L 13%
126,00 €
93 / 100
Chateau Talbot Saint Julien AOC 2017

Red dry

Chateau Talbot Saint Julien AOC 2017
  • France France
  • Bordeaux/Saint-Julien AOC
    • Cabernet Sauvignon - 55%
    • Merlot - 39%
    • Petit Verdot - 6%
  • 0,75 L 13,5%
130,00 €
97 / 100
Chateau Troplong Mondot Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classe AOC 2020

Red dry

Chateau Troplong Mondot Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classe AOC 2020
  • France France
  • Bordeaux/ St-Émilion AOC
    • Cabernet Sauvignon - 13%
    • Merlot - 85%
    • Cabernet Franc - 2%
    • Noble, complex and elegant red
  • 0,75 L
136,00 €
95 / 100
Vieux Château Mazerat Saint-Émilion Grand Cru AOC 2016

Red dry

Vieux Château Mazerat Saint-Émilion Grand Cru AOC 2016

  • France France
  • Bordeaux/ Saint - Émilion AOC
    • Merlot - 80%
    • Cabernet Franc - 20%
  • 0,75 L 13,5%
139,00 €
95 / 100
Chateau Gazin Pomerol AOC 2016

Red dry

Chateau Gazin Pomerol AOC 2016
  • France France
  • Bordeaux/Pomerol AOC
    • Cabernet Sauvignon - 7%
    • Merlot - 90%
    • Cabernet Franc - 3%
    • Noble, complex and elegant red
  • 0,75 L 14%
140,00 €
94 / 100
Château Rauzan Ségla 2eme Grand Cru Classé Margaux AOC 2021

Red dry

Château Rauzan Ségla 2eme Grand Cru Classé Margaux AOC 2021

  • France France
  • Bordeaux/Margaux AOC
    • Cabernet Sauvignon - 75%
    • Merlot - 25%
    • Noble, complex and elegant red
  • 0,75 L 13%
140,00 €
Château du Domaine de l'Eglise Pomerol AOC 1996

Red dry

Château du Domaine de l'Eglise Pomerol AOC 1996
  • France France
  • Bordeaux/Pomerol AOC
    • Merlot - 95%
    • Cabernet Franc - 5%
    • Noble, concentrated and structured red
  • 0,75 L 12,5%
145,00 €
Château La Lagune 3eme Grand Cru Classe Haut Medoc AOC 2006

Red dry

Château La Lagune 3eme Grand Cru Classe Haut Medoc AOC 2006

  • France France
  • Bordeaux/Haut-Médoc DOC
    • Cabernet Sauvignon - 45%
    • Merlot - 45%
    • Petit Verdot - 10%
    • Noble, concentrated and structured red
  • 0,75 L 13%
147,00 €
Chateau Le Puy Barthelemy 2020

Red dry

Chateau Le Puy Barthelemy 2020
  • France France
  • Bordeaux
    • Merlot - 100%
    • Noble, concentrated and structured red
  • 0,75 L 13%
154,00 €
94 / 100
Château Clinet Pomerol AOC 2014

Red dry

Château Clinet Pomerol AOC 2014

  • France France
  • Bordeaux/Pomerol AOC
    • Cabernet Sauvignon - 10%
    • Merlot - 90%
    • Complex and mature red
  • 0,75 L 13,5%
156,00 €
97 / 100
Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Rouge Pessac Leognan AOC 2014

Red dry

Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Rouge Pessac Leognan AOC 2014
  • France France
  • Bordeaux/Pessac-Léognan AOC
    • Cabernet Sauvignon - 62%
    • Merlot - 30%
    • Cabernet Franc - 6%
    • ...
    • Noble, concentrated and structured red
  • 0,75 L 14%
163,00 €
95 / 100
Gaja Ca'marcanda Camarcanda Bolgheri DOC 2018

Red dry

Gaja Ca'marcanda Camarcanda Bolgheri DOC 2018
  • Italy Italy
  • Tuscany/Bolgheri DOP
    • Cabernet Sauvignon - 40%
    • Merlot - 50%
    • Cabernet Franc - 10%
    • Noble, concentrated and structured red
  • 0,75 L 14,5%
163,00 €
96 / 100
Chateau Trotte Vieille Saint Emilion Grand Cru AOC 2015

Red dry

Chateau Trotte Vieille Saint Emilion Grand Cru AOC 2015

  • France France
  • Bordeaux/ St-Émilion AOC
    • Cabernet Sauvignon - 3%
    • Merlot - 48%
    • Cabernet Franc - 49%
  • 0,75 L 14%
164,00 €
98 / 100
Château Troplong Mondot Saint- Émilion Grand Cru Classe AOC 2020

Red dry

Château Troplong Mondot Saint- Émilion Grand Cru Classe AOC 2020

  • France France
  • Bordeaux/ Saint - Émilion AOC
    • Cabernet Sauvignon - 13%
    • Merlot - 85%
    • Cabernet Franc - 2%
    • Noble, complex and elegant red
  • 0,75 L 14,5%
167,00 €
98 / 100
Château Pontet Canet 5ème Grand Cru Classé Pauillac AOC 2020

Red dry

Château Pontet Canet 5ème Grand Cru Classé Pauillac AOC 2020

  • France France
  • Bordeaux/Pauillac AOC
    • Cabernet Sauvignon - 60%
    • Merlot - 32%
    • Cabernet Franc - 4%
    • ...
    • Noble, complex and elegant red
  • 0,75 L 13,5%
172,00 €
Château Lynch-Moussas Pauillac AOC 1990

Red dry

Château Lynch-Moussas Pauillac AOC 1990

  • France France
  • Bordeaux/Pauillac AOC
    • Cabernet Sauvignon - 70%
    • Merlot - 30%
    • Noble, concentrated and structured red
  • 0,75 L 12,5%
174,00 €
97 / 100
Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Rouge Pessac Leognan AOC 2018

Red dry

Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Rouge Pessac Leognan AOC 2018
  • France France
  • Bordeaux/Pessac-Léognan AOC
    • Cabernet Sauvignon - 60%
    • Merlot - 34%
    • Cabernet Franc - 4%
    • ...
    • Noble, concentrated and structured red
  • 0,75 L 14,5%
177,00 €
95 / 100
Chateau Batailley 5eme Grand Cru Classe Pauillac AOC 2010

Red dry

Chateau Batailley 5eme Grand Cru Classe Pauillac AOC 2010
  • France France
  • Bordeaux/Pauillac AOC
    • Cabernet Sauvignon - 78%
    • Merlot - 19%
    • Cabernet Franc - 1%
    • ...
  • 0,75 L
178,00 €
96 / 100
Chateau Pape Clement Pessac-Leognan Rouge AOC 2016

Red dry

Chateau Pape Clement Pessac-Leognan Rouge AOC 2016
  • France France
  • Bordeaux/Pessac-Léognan AOC
    • Cabernet Sauvignon - 40%
    • Merlot - 60%
    • Noble, complex and elegant red
  • 0,75 L 14%
180,00 €
92 / 100
Château Haut-Bages Libéral 5eme Grand Cru Classé Puillac AOC 2008 1,5L

Red dry

Château Haut-Bages Libéral 5eme Grand Cru Classé Puillac AOC 2008 1,5L

  • France France
  • Bordeaux/Pauillac AOC
    • Cabernet Sauvignon - 78%
    • Merlot - 22%
    • Noble, concentrated and structured red
  • 1,5 L 13%
181,00 €
95 / 100
Gaja Ca'marcanda Camarcanda Bolgheri DOP 2019

Red dry

Gaja Ca'marcanda Camarcanda Bolgheri DOP 2019

  • Italy Italy
  • Tuscany/Bolgheri DOP
    • Cabernet Sauvignon - 40%
    • Merlot - 50%
    • Cabernet Franc - 10%
    • Noble, concentrated and structured red
  • 0,75 L 14,5%
184,00 €
98 / 100
Chateau Rauzan Segla Margaux Grand Cru Classe AOC 2023

Red dry

Chateau Rauzan Segla Margaux Grand Cru Classe AOC 2023
  • France France
  • Bordeaux/Margaux AOC
    • Cabernet Sauvignon - 72%
    • Merlot - 26%
    • Petit Verdot - 2%
    • Noble, concentrated and structured red
  • 0,75 L 14,5%
197,00 €
99 / 100
Chateau Leoville Poyferre Saint-Julien 2eme Grand Cru Classe 2022

Red dry

Chateau Leoville Poyferre Saint-Julien 2eme Grand Cru Classe 2022
  • France France
  • Bordeaux/Saint-Julien AOC
    • Cabernet Sauvignon - 58%
    • Merlot - 34%
    • Cabernet Franc - 4%
    • ...
  • 0,75 L 14,5%
197,00 €
94 / 100
Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Estate 2018 1,5

Red dry

Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Estate 2018 1,5
  • USA USA
  • California
    • Cabernet Sauvignon - 75%
    • Merlot - 14%
    • Cabernet Franc - 5%
    • ...
    • Concentrated and structured, full-bodied red
  • 1,5 L 14%
207,00 €
96 / 100
Château Canon St-Émilion Grand Cru Classé AOC  2021

Red dry

Château Canon St-Émilion Grand Cru Classé AOC  2021

  • France France
  • Bordeaux/ St-Émilion AOC
    • Merlot - 71%
    • Cabernet Franc - 29%
    • Noble, complex and elegant red
  • 0,75 L 13,5%
207,00 €
95 / 100
Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Grand Cru classe Pessac-Leognan AOC 2021

Red dry

Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Grand Cru classe Pessac-Leognan AOC 2021
  • France France
  • Bordeaux/Pessac-Léognan AOC
    • Cabernet Sauvignon - 63%
    • Merlot - 33%
    • Cabernet Franc - 3%
    • ...
  • 0,75 L 13,5%
210,00 €
99 / 100
Chateau Pontet-Canet Pauillac 5eme Grand Cru Classe 2022

Red dry

Chateau Pontet-Canet Pauillac 5eme Grand Cru Classe 2022
  • France France
  • Bordeaux/Pauillac AOC
    • Cabernet Sauvignon - 57%
    • Merlot - 35%
    • Cabernet Franc - 4%
    • ...
    • Noble, complex and elegant red
  • 0,75 L 14,5%
210,00 €
95 / 100
Gaja Ca'marcanda Camarcanda Bolgheri DOP 2020

Red dry

Gaja Ca'marcanda Camarcanda Bolgheri DOP 2020

  • Italy Italy
  • Tuscany/Bolgheri DOP
    • Cabernet Sauvignon - 40%
    • Merlot - 50%
    • Cabernet Franc - 10%
    • Noble, concentrated and structured red
  • 0,75 L 14,5%
225,00 €
Opus One Overture Napa Valley NV (2022 release )

Red dry

Opus One Overture Napa Valley NV (2022 release )
  • USA USA
  • California/Napa Valley
    • Malbec
    • Cabernet Sauvignon
    • Merlot
    • ...
    • Concentrated and structured, full-bodied red
  • 0,75 L 14,5%
234,00 €
98 / 100
Chateau Lynch-Bages Pauillac 5eme Grand Cru Classe 2022

Red dry

Chateau Lynch-Bages Pauillac 5eme Grand Cru Classe 2022
  • France France
  • Bordeaux/Pauillac AOC
    • Cabernet Sauvignon - 66%
    • Merlot - 28%
    • Cabernet Franc - 3%
    • ...
    • Noble, concentrated and structured red
  • 0,75 L 14,5%
245,00 €
93 / 100
Opus One Overture Napa Valley 2022

Red dry

Opus One Overture Napa Valley 2022

  • USA USA
  • California/Napa Valley
    • Malbec
    • Cabernet Sauvignon
    • Merlot
    • ...
    • Concentrated and structured, full-bodied red
  • 0,75 L 14%
248,00 €

The Right Bank of Bordeaux and Global Terroir Expression

Merlot thrives best in slightly cooler, clay-based soils, which help retain moisture and prevent the vines from overheating. It is in the Right Bank appellations of Bordeaux, such as Pomerol and Saint-Émilion, where this variety reaches its qualitative zenith.
In prestigious growing sites dominated by heavy blue clay, Merlot transforms into a powerful yet incredibly elegant wine with superb aging potential. Meanwhile, in warmer New World regions—such as California, Chile, or Australia—the character of Merlot becomes significantly juicier and more fruit-driven. Different terroir allow this grape to vary from light, everyday wines to highly complex icons of the wine world, scented with chocolate and cedar.

Flavor Profile: Plums, Chocolate, and Velvety Tannins

Merlot wine is prized for its friendly yet luxurious character, dominated by a symphony of dark berries and gentle spices:

  • Aroma: Core notes include black and red plums, ripe cherries, and blackberries. As the wine matures, complex aromas of dark chocolate, vanilla, roasted coffee beans, dried herbs, and tobacco emerge.
  • Structure: The wine typically features a medium to full body. Its greatest asset is its soft, polished tannins, which create a "round" mouthfeel. This makes it far more accessible in its youth compared to its relative, Cabernet Sauvignon.
  • Finish: Usually smooth and medium in length, with lingering hints of sweet spices and fruit jam.

Gastronomic Magic: The Art of Table Pairing

Due to its moderate acidity and soft structure, Merlot is one of the most rewarding wines when it comes to food pairing:

  • Meat: Pairs perfectly with roasted poultry (duck, chicken), veal steaks, slow-braised beef, or lamb seasoned with Mediterranean herbs.
  • Vegetables and Cheeses: Excellent with roasted root vegetables, mushroom-based dishes, and medium-hard cheeses such as Cheddar, Gouda, or a mild Camembert.
  • Asian Cuisine: Unlike highly tannic wines, a smooth Merlot can beautifully accompany slightly savory dishes seasoned with soy sauce.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How does Merlot differ from Cabernet Sauvignon?

While both grapes are close relatives, Merlot berries have thinner skins, resulting in lower tannins and a wine that feels softer and rounder. Merlot more frequently smells of plums and chocolate, whereas Cabernet Sauvignon leans toward blackcurrants and green bell pepper, possessing a firmer, "grippier" structure.

Is it worth aging Merlot in a cellar?

Most everyday Merlot wines are crafted to be enjoyed young (within 2–5 years). However, top-tier Bordeaux (especially Grand Cru) or premium examples from elite growing sites in the USA can evolve gracefully for 10–20 years, acquiring incredible depth and earthy notes of truffles and leather.

Why did the reputation of this wine suffer after the movie "Sideways"?

Following the 2004 release of the film "Sideways," where the main character famously spoke negatively about the variety, the US market saw a temporary dip in sales. However, this was merely a pop-culture phenomenon. In the eyes of professionals, Merlot never lost its status, and today it is experiencing a massive qualitative renaissance, rightfully reclaiming its place among the world's elite wines.