Wein-Enzyklopädie/Rote Trauben/Merlot
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

France
Legendary status

Home to Château Pétrus, produces the world's most expensive Merlot

Saint-Émilion

France
UNESCO heritage wines

Medieval village producing elegant, age-worthy Merlot

Napa Valley

USA
California opulence

Rich, plush style with ripe fruit

Hawke's Bay

New Zealand
Cool-climate finesse

Elegant, 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

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