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
- CarménèreThe whites :
- Sauvignon
- Sémillon
- muscadelle
