葡萄酒百科/紅葡萄品種/Merlot
紅葡萄酒Bordeaux, France

Merlot

又名: 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.

酒體Medium
酸度Medium
單寧Medium
甜度Dry
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The movie 'Sideways' (2004) caused a significant drop in Merlot sales while boosting Pinot Noir.

👃 品嚐筆記

主要風味

PlumBlack cherryRaspberry

次要風味

ChocolateVanillaCoffeeHerbs

香氣

VioletBay leafClove

🌍 著名葡萄酒產區

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

🍽️ 完美食物搭配

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

🌡️ 飲用指南

溫度

15-17°C (59-63°F)

酒杯類型

Bordeaux glass

醒酒

30 minutes to 1 hour

陳年潛力

3-15 years

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