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Merlot

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Merlot

Merlot is a red grape variety from the Bordeaux region. It combines very well with both Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc varieties. Merlot is a characteristic variety amongst Bordeaux wines which is to be found more and more frequently in the composition of Bordeaux. This high-yielding variety is nevertheless less tannic than the Cabernet Sauvignon. However, it allows the alcohol content of the wine to be increased and today Merlot is the second most used variety in the making of Médoc wines..

The others Bordeaux grape varieties

The red :
- Cabernet franc
- Merlot
- Petit Verdot
- Malbec
- Carménère

The whites :
- Sauvignon
- Sémillon
- muscadelle

Sauvignon

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Sauvignon

Sauvignon is a white grape variety from the Bordeaux region which is becoming increasingly common in the finest white Bordeaux wines (grands vins blancs bordelais). Sauvignon is characterised by compact clusters with grapes that are often still green when ripe. This variety brings acidity to a wine, allowing, in a good year, the wine to age well, as well as supplying a citrus fruit freshness and boxwood notes.
Sauvignon produces very good sweet wines.

The others Bordeaux grape varieties

The red :
- Cabernet Sauvigon
- Cabernet franc
- Merlot
- Petit Verdot
- Malbec
- Carménère

The white :
- Sémillon
- muscadelle

Muscadelle

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Muscadelle is a white grape variety from the Bordeaux region. It is the least important Bordeaux grape variety. In contrast to Sauvignon, Muscadelle is less and less used in the making of Bordeaux wines because of its fragile nature, which means it is not always resistant to botrytis bunch rot. Muscadelle is identified by its medium-sized clusters and grapes of relatively bright yellow colour.
It contributes a strong, musky aroma with white flower notes.

The others Bordeaux grape varieties

The red :
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Cabernet franc
- Merlot
- Petit Verdot
- Malbec
- Carménère

The white :
- Sauvigon
- Sémillon

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