Merlot
Plum, softness and roundness.
Merlot makes welcoming, sometimes profound reds with a velvety texture. Its expression changes markedly with place.
What to notice
Notice texture as well as fruit: Merlot can make a supple red alone or add roundness to a blend.
Explore styles and places
Style descriptions are guides, not rules: vintage, vineyard, blending and maturation change the result.
Bordeaux — Cabernet Sauvignon leads on the Left Bank, Merlot on the Right; styles range from approachable bottles to ageworthy wines.
Maipo Valley — From Andean foothills to the coastal range, site and blending bring nuance to structured reds.
