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Soft, round and generous — plums and chocolate with velvety tannins.
Merlot ripens earlier than Cabernet Sauvignon and gives rounder, plusher wines. It dominates Bordeaux's Right Bank, where Pomerol and Saint-Émilion turn it into some of the world's most sought-after reds — and it's the easy-drinking crowd-pleaser on countless wine lists.
Serve at
16–18°C
Glass
Bordeaux glass
Decanting
30–60 minutes
Climate
Moderate
How Merlot typically feels in the mouth.
What to look for in the glass.
Fruit
Oak
With age
The regions to know on a wine list.
Right Bank, blended with Cabernet Franc
Ripe and polished
Washington State — fresh and structured
Classic matches that work every time.
Say it at the table
“Soft and round, with plums and a touch of chocolate — smooth tannins, nothing harsh. An easy favourite.”
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