RotweinBordeaux, France
Merlot
Auch bekannt als: Petit Merle
Softer and more approachable than Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot produces plush, velvety wines with generous fruit flavors. It's the world's second most planted red grape and the backbone of many legendary Bordeaux blends.
KörperMedium
SäureMedium
TannineMedium
SüßeDry
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The movie 'Sideways' (2004) caused a significant drop in Merlot sales while boosting Pinot Noir.
👃 Verkostungsnotizen
Primäraromen
PlumBlack cherryRaspberry
Sekundäraromen
ChocolateVanillaCoffeeHerbs
Aromen
VioletBay leafClove
🌍 Berühmte Weinregionen
Pomerol
FranceHome to Château Pétrus, produces the world's most expensive Merlot
Saint-Émilion
FranceMedieval village producing elegant, age-worthy Merlot
Napa Valley
USARich, plush style with ripe fruit
Hawke's Bay
New ZealandElegant, Bordeaux-style wines
🍽️ Perfekte Speisebegleitungen
Roast chicken
Pork tenderloin
Mushroom risotto
Brie cheese
Pasta with meat sauce
🌡️ Servieranleitung
Temperatur
15-17°C (59-63°F)
Glaseinrichtung
Bordeaux glass
Dekantieren
30 minutes to 1 hour
⏳ Reifungspotenzial
3-15 years