Rött vinBordeaux, France
Merlot
Även känd 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.
KroppMedium
SyraMedium
TanninerMedium
SötmaDry
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The movie 'Sideways' (2004) caused a significant drop in Merlot sales while boosting Pinot Noir.
👃 Provningsanteckningar
Primära smaker
PlumBlack cherryRaspberry
Sekundära smaker
ChocolateVanillaCoffeeHerbs
Aromer
VioletBay leafClove
🌍 Kända 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
🍽️ Perfekta matkombinationer
Roast chicken
Pork tenderloin
Mushroom risotto
Brie cheese
Pasta with meat sauce
🌡️ Serveringsguide
Temperatur
15-17°C (59-63°F)
Glaskoppstyp
Bordeaux glass
Dekantering
30 minutes to 1 hour
⏳ Lagringspotential
3-15 years