Merlot Red Wine
Merlot is among the most versatile of red grapes and one easily cultivated, which accounts for it being the most widely grown of international varietals. It is vinified for everything from the most prestigious Pomerol to young, fruity, easy-drinking house pouring wines, and is a supreme grape for blending. On Bordeaux's Right and Left Banks, for example, merlot plays a leading and secondary role respectively and is a vital component to most Super Tuscan cuvées. The flavours commonly attributed to the grape range from plum, black cherry and cocoa to blackberry, herbs and graphite, often with notes of clove, cedar and vanilla when oak aged. As such, it makes an ideal pairing with all manner of red meat grilled or roasted, pizza, and tomato-based pasta dishes.
Back in May, we were pleased to advise that we had found a final parcel of the superb 2016 La Petite Sirène from Margauxs >
From the most stellar 2010 vintage now at peak drinking maturity and a luxurious merlot-dominant blend from the Saint-Émilion >
£20.40
per case
An undisputed best-seller, from Ronan Laborde of Château Clinet fame simply will not quit. Ronan by Clinet will not quit >
Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec harvested and matured independently and skillfully brought together in this harmonious >
£42
per case
The wine is 87% merlot and 13% cabernet franc with complex and concentrated red fruit flavours, and lovely mineral undertones >
An example of the supreme quality of fruit and depth of flavour to be had from the Côtes-de-Bordeaux, especially in such >
Got a second? Because today, Mr.Wheeler’s got pure, Haut-Médoc 5ème cru classé class on offer for less than £23: ‘Les Allées >
Got a second? Because today, Mr.Wheeler’s got pure, Haut-Médoc 5ème cru classé class on offer for less than £23: ‘Les Allées >
Deep, dark red in colour, bordering on black, with a wonderful aroma of dark forest-fruits and spice. The palate is >
"The 2020 Les Griffons de Pichon Baron has turned out nicely, offering up aromas of sweet cassis, berries, loamy soil and >
From its plush, refined tannins to its rustic undertones, this alluring Merlot offers juicy layers of black cherry, raspberry >
Château Haut-Brion needs little introduction; one of only 5 estates to be classified as a First Growth in the great 1855 >
The fantastic 2010 vintage has proved a very happy hunting ground for us when looking for really good drinking Bordeaux. >
£21
per case
This is crunchy, bold and mouthfilling Pomerol which displays impressive maturity and composure in the glass. Drinking well >
"Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the nose of the 2017 Le Marquis de Calon-Ségur is meaty and earthy with baked plums, >
Established back in 1976, Duckhorn Vineyards was co-founded by Dan and Margaret Duckhorn. It became one of the first 40 >
Classically merlot on the nose, with warm plum and damson aromas. The palate is ripe and rounded with the sweet berry fruit >
Bursting with intense plum aromas on the nose with juicy fruit flavours on the palate. A beautiful merlot ready to enjoy >
Vieux Château Certain, or VCC as it is often referred to, is one of the oldest properties in Pomerol and its neighbours >
The year 2000 in Bordeaux was superlative. It was a vintage when spectacular, unbroken sunshine between July's intensity >
Classified as a "5th growth" Château Lynch-Bages punches well above its status, which dates to the great 1855 classification.This >
The greatness of Californian provenance was also recognised by one of Saint-Émilion and Pomerol’s most renowned families, >
From the people who brought you Bordeaux superstar Ducru-Beaucaillou - we give you Château Fourcas-Borie, a cracking claret.
Despite the simple, Bordeaux Rouge classification, under the bonnet there is some very smart winemaking indeed. For >
£24
per case
