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