Merlot
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Chateau Finet GOLD MEDAL Wooden BoxCountry FranceBottle Size 75clABV 13%Dryness DryThis superb 2021 vintage has been awarded Gold at the prestigious Concours International de Lyon in 2022 - with previous vintages also scoring highly with critics - eg: Roger Voss of Wine Enthuisiast (90 points - highly recommended) Learn More£7.99SAVE £4.50 on UK price -
Chateau Haut Queyran Médoc Cru Bourgeois GOLD MEDALCountry FranceBottle Size 75clABV 14%Dryness DryHighly recommended by critics, scoring 91 points with Roger Voss (Wine Enthusiast) - the terroir of Chateau Haut Queyran is nurtured and cultivated by Patricia & Laurent Demarchi with the same passion as their ancestors Learn More£8.99SAVE £5.00 on UK price -
Chateau Moulin de Lussac St Emilion GOLD MEDALCountry FranceBottle Size 75clABV 13.5%Dryness DryMerlot predominates in this exceptional medal-winning claret from the Right Bank of the Gironde Learn More£9.99SAVE £4.50 on UK price -
Chateau Jaugue Blanc Saint Emilion Grand CruCountry FranceBottle Size 75clABV 13%Dryness DryA great Saint-Émilion from the right bank of Bordeaux with juicy fruit characteristics that perfectly balance the tannic structure Learn More£11.99SAVE £5.00 on UK price -
Chateau Carboneyre Jean Voisin Saint-Émilion Grand CruCountry FranceBottle Size 75clABV 13%Dryness DryElegant velvety claret from a rich wine-making tradition in the great terroirs of Bordeaux Learn More£12.99SAVE £5.00 on UK price -
St Georges Saint-Émilion Clos Albertus SILVER MEDALCountry FranceBottle Size 75clABV 13.5%Dryness DryOutstanding claret crafted in the Libournais region of Bordeaux Learn More£12.99SAVE £5.00 on UK price -
Les Jardins de Soutard St Emilion Grand Cru 2014Country FranceBottle Size 75clABV 13%Dryness DryThis excellent second wine of Chateau Soutard was produced by the cooperative of Saint Emilion for the 20th anniversay celebrations of the inscription of the area as a UNESCO World Heritage Site Learn More£18.99SAVE £5.00 on UK price -
Chateau Plantey Paulliac 2019Country FranceBottle Size 75clABV 14%Dryness DryExceptional red wine from the ancient vineyards of Château Plantey, the only Cru Bourgeois in the Paulliac appellation on the Médoc peninsula Learn More£19.99SAVE £5.00 on UK price -
Folie de ChauvinCountry FranceBottle Size 75clABV 13.5%Body FullSplendid second wine of Chateau Chauvin expertly crafted by Sylvie Cazes who acquired the estate in 2014. Learn More£19.99SAVE £4.00 on UK price -
Fugue de Nenin PomerolCountry FranceBottle Size 75clABV 13%Dryness DryThis great red wine from Pomerol can be cellared for up to 10 years Learn More£29.99SAVE £4.00 on UK price
About Merlot
Merlot is the most widely planted red wine grape variety in France but can also be found in every major wine producing country around the world.
Merlot is famously known for the important part it plays in producing world famous Bordeaux, where it is blended with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc to produce some of the worlds most prestigious wines. Northern Italy also produce merlot to bring us stunning blended wines known as "Super Tuscans" where merlot softens the blend, often of Cabernet Sauvignon or Sangiovese. In the new world, such as California and Chilé, it has become a keen player as a varietal (100% merlot) wine - thought of as immensely drinkable and easy on the palate. The perfect every day red wine.
If you are looking for a good new world merlot at a fabulous price, the Calais wine superstore have a superb selection at prices which will mean you can stock up guilt free. Why not try the ever popular Lindemans bin 40 merlot from Australia, or the Casillero del Diablo merlot from Chilé, which will save you £4 on the UK price.
If you fancy a good quality old world merlot our selection of French bordeaux is vast and has something for everyone. The Chateau L'Abeille is a merlot dominated blend which offers immense value and is quite a find. As a real treat why not make the most of the savings and take home something rather special like the Le Canon Cotes de Castillon 2012, which has an £8 saving on the UK price.
