Rode wijnBordeaux, France
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
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
🍽️ 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