RødvinBordeaux, France
Merlot
Også kjent som: 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.
FyldeMedium
SyrlighetMedium
TanninerMedium
SødmeDry
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The movie 'Sideways' (2004) caused a significant drop in Merlot sales while boosting Pinot Noir.
👃 Smaksnotater
Primære smaker
PlumBlack cherryRaspberry
Sekundære smaker
ChocolateVanillaCoffeeHerbs
Aromaer
VioletBay leafClove
🌍 Berømte vinregioner
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 matkombinasjoner
Roast chicken
Pork tenderloin
Mushroom risotto
Brie cheese
Pasta with meat sauce
🌡️ Serveringsguide
Temperatur
15-17°C (59-63°F)
Glass type
Bordeaux glass
Dekantering
30 minutes to 1 hour
⏳ Lagringspotensial
3-15 years