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Merlot

Ook bekend 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.

BodyMedium
ZuurgehalteMedium
TanninesMedium
ZoetheidDry
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The movie 'Sideways' (2004) caused a significant drop in Merlot sales while boosting Pinot Noir.

👃 Proefnotities

Primaire smaken

PlumBlack cherryRaspberry

Secundaire smaken

ChocolateVanillaCoffeeHerbs

Aroma's

VioletBay leafClove

🌍 Beroemde wijnregio's

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

🍽️ Perfecte spijscombinaties

Roast chicken
Pork tenderloin
Mushroom risotto
Brie cheese
Pasta with meat sauce

🌡️ Serveertips

Temperatuur

15-17°C (59-63°F)

Glastype

Bordeaux glass

Decanteren

30 minutes to 1 hour

Rijpingspotentieel

3-15 years

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