Merlot Wines
Merlot often doesn't get the respect it deserves. Whilst Cabernet Sauvignon grabs headlines and Pinot Noir captures hearts, Merlot quietly goes about producing some of the world's most elegant, approachable, and age-worthy wines. Our collection of Merlot wines showcases this wonderful variety from its spiritual home in Bordeaux's Right Bank to exciting New World expressions in Chile and South Africa. What draws us to Merlot is its versatility and charm - it offers the structure and complexity of great red wine without the sometimes austere tannins of Cabernet. From the prestigious slopes of Pomerol and Saint-Émilion to pure varietal expressions that let the grape shine, this collection represents our passion for a variety that deserves far more appreciation than it typically receives.
Why Our Merlot Wine Collection Is Exceptional
What makes our Merlot wine range genuinely special is the focus on quality expressions from renowned appellations. The Château Petit Fombrauge Saint-Émilion Grand Cru represents everything we love about Right Bank Bordeaux - Merlot-dominant blends that offer plush fruit, elegant structure, and the ability to age beautifully. The Château Chêne Liège Pomerol comes from one of Bordeaux's most prestigious communes, where Merlot reaches its pinnacle on clay soils. For something more New World in style, the Montes Alpha Merlot from Chile delivers riper fruit and more immediate appeal whilst maintaining proper varietal character. We've personally tasted every bottle, and we're confident that each wine here challenges any preconceptions you might have about Merlot being a "soft" or "boring" variety.
We're particularly proud of how this collection spans different winemaking philosophies. Some wines, like the Bordeaux examples, use wine merlot as the dominant component in classic blends with Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Others, like the Chateau Picoron Mon Nom Merlot, showcase the grape in pure varietal form, proving it needs no help to produce compelling wine.
Exploring the Range of Wine Merlot Styles
The diversity within our collection reflects Merlot's adaptability to different terroirs and winemaking approaches. Bordeaux expressions offer elegance and restraint, with pure plum and black cherry fruit supported by fine-grained tannins and subtle oak. New World Merlot wines tend toward riper fruit, more body, and occasionally a touch more sweetness in the fruit profile. What unites them all is Merlot's characteristic approachability - these are wines you can enjoy young, whilst the best examples develop beautifully with age.
Characteristics you'll find in our Merlot wine bottle selection include:
- Plum, black cherry, and blackberry fruit with hints of chocolate and mocha
- Softer, rounder tannins compared to Cabernet Sauvignon - more velvet than grip
- Medium to full body with elegant structure rather than power
- Oak influence that adds complexity without overwhelming the fruit
Why You Should Buy Merlot Wine From Our Collection
We love how Merlot wine works at the table. The softer tannins and generous fruit make it wonderfully versatile with food. Roasted lamb or beef pairs beautifully, but Merlot also works with richer poultry dishes like duck or chicken in cream sauces. Hard cheeses like aged Gouda or Comté complement the wine's fruit character. And for vegetarian options, mushroom-based dishes or lentil stews work brilliantly. These are wines that enhance meals without demanding specific pairings.
Quality and Value You Can Trust
Every wine in this collection has been carefully selected through our rigorous tasting process. We've sought out producers who treat Merlot with the respect it deserves, whether that's prestigious Bordeaux châteaux with centuries of experience or New World innovators pushing boundaries. Buy merlot wine from our collection with confidence, knowing that each bottle represents genuine quality and character. Explore our range and discover why Merlot deserves a place in every wine lover's collection.
