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Chateau Marsau 2016Merlot from Cotes de Francs, Bordeaux, France
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3.9 221 RatingsSold Out - was $21.99Ships Thu, Apr 4Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Tour Saint Christophe Les Terrasses de Saint Christophe 2016Merlot from St. Emilion, Bordeaux, France
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4.0 44 RatingsSold Out - was $19.99Ships Thu, Apr 4Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Fat Bastard Merlot 2016Merlot from Pays d’Oc, South of France, France0.0 0 Ratings2021 Vintage In Stock 12 99Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Chateau Laulerie Bergerac Rouge 2016Merlot from Southwest, France3.4 10 RatingsSold Out - was $14.99Ships Thu, Apr 4Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Chateau Mayne Vieil Cuvee Alienor 2016Merlot from Fronsac, Bordeaux, France
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3.7 142 RatingsSold Out - was $19.99Ships Thu, Apr 4Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Chateau Le Peyrat 2016Merlot from Cotes de Castillon, Bordeaux, France0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $25.99Ships Thu, Apr 4Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Luc Pirlet Reserve Merlot 2016Merlot from France0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $8.99Ships Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Ronan by Clinet 2016Merlot from Bordeaux, France
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3.6 55 RatingsSold Out - was $12.99Ships Thu, Apr 4Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Bernard Magrez DO NOT USE La Reference Cepage Merlot 2016Merlot from France3.6 8 RatingsSold Out - was $6.99Ships Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Chenet Merlot 2016Merlot from Languedoc, South of France, France0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $5.99Ships Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Cafe du Midi 2016Merlot from Vin de France, France0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $9.99Ships Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Merlot is justifiably famous for its role in Bordeaux, where it occupies over 60% of the acres under vine. It reaches its highest potential on the Right Bank when grown in the clay and gravel-based soils of Pomerol and the limestone and clay-based soils of Saint-Emilion. In both appellations it is commonly blended with Cabernet Franc, which is actually a genetic parent of Merlot. On the Left Bank this variety often plays more of a supporting role to Cabernet Sauvignon (Merlot’s half-sibling), which favors the gravelly soils on that side of the Gironde River.
While Merlot is capable of producing age worthy, first class wines, in sub-regions outside of those noted above, it can serve as the workhorse grape of Bordeaux for many reasons. It ripens early, especially in comparison to Cabernet Sauvignon, which makes it a great hedge in difficult years when adverse weather can disrupt the latter’s harvest. It boasts a fruity, plummy fleshiness that offers delightful counterpoint to the sometimes intense structure of both Cabernets. Plus, it offers a friendly accessibility that allows it to be enjoyed younger.
In addition to being the number one grape in Bordeaux, it is also the most widely planted variety in all of France. Considerable plantings exist in SW France and in Languedoc-Roussillon, where over 70,000 acres are under cultivation. Merlot from these regions does not rise to the heights achieved on the Right Bank, but many good versions are made, especially when growers work to control the yields of these potentially prolific vines.