Merlot (France)
Merlot is a red wine grape from Bordeaux in France.
New to red wine? Start with Merlot!
Merlot Flavors
Raspberry, Black Cherry, Plum, Tobacco and Vanilla are typical Merlot flavors.
 Raspberry |
 Black Cherry |
 Plum |
 Blackberry |
 Blueberry |
 Violets |
 Herbs |
 Pepper |
Tertiary Flavors from Aging:
 Vanilla |
 Coffee |
 Chocolate |
 Tobacco |
Merlot Profile
Merlot is a medium wine with medium tannins and acidity:
| BODY: | Medium - Plus |
| TANNINS: | Medium |
| FRUIT: | Medium |
| ACIDITY: | Medium - Plus |
| ALCOHOL: | 13-14% |
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Serving temperature: 14-15°C (57-59°F) Oaked 16-18°C (61-64°F) |
Merlot Food Pairing
Merlot goes well with a wide variety of food.
Sipped alone is a wonderful meditation wine.
 Finger Food |
 Pizza |
 Hamburger |
 Ham |
 Casseroles |
 Pasta |
 Mushroom |
 Chicken |
 Rabbit |
 Pork |
 Lamb |
 Veal |
Excellent Pairing
French Cuisine. Italian Dishes (Tomato Based).
Pizza. Baked Pasta. Lasagna.
Spaghetti Meatballs. Hamburger.
Fried or Grilled Mushrooms.
Casseroles. Beef Stew.
Veal Chops. Wiener Schnitzel.
Meatloaf. Beef Wellington.
BBQ. Chicken. Pork. Rabbit.
Roasted Lamb. Lamb Chops. Lamb Shank.
Red Meat Dishes.
The Ideal Glass for Merlot
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The Bordeaux Glass was designed for enjoying fuller-bodied, tannic red wines. They are taller than other red wine glasses, and has a slimmer bowl. The tall size allows the bouquet of the wine to develop, smooth out rough edges, play down tannins, and allow the wine to achieve balance. The slimmer bowl directs the wine to the back of your mouth for a maximum taste. |
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Bordeaux Wine Region
Bordeaux is the most famous wine region in the world.
The region is dominated by red wines (90%).
The river Gironde splits the area in the Left Bank and the Right Bank:
Left Bank Wines | Right Bank Wines |
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Bordeaux Rouge Médoc Saint-Estéphe Margaux Graves Pessac-Léognan |
Bordeaux Rouge Saint-Emilion Pomerol |
Black Grapes | White Grapes |
66% Merlot |
47% Sémillon |
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