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 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 -
Chateau Lauzanet Bordeaux Wooden Box GOLD MEDALSCountry FranceBottle Size 75clABV 13.5%Dryness DryAstonishingly good value - multi GOLD medal winning organic claret from noted winemaker Patrick Forcato Learn More£6.99SAVE £5.00 on UK price -
Chateau Grand Jean GOLD MEDAL Wooden BoxCountry FranceBottle Size 75clABV 12.5%Dryness DryFor more than 250 years generations of the Dulon family have been making great award-winning wines such as this in the Entre Deux Mers area of Bordeaux Learn More£5.99SAVE £4.50 on UK price -
Chateau La Citadelle GOLD MEDAL Wooden BoxCountry FranceBottle Size 75clABV 12.5%Dryness DryThis exceptional claret won the Medaille d'Or Grand Vin de Bordeaux in the prestigious Concours de Bordeaux Learn More£6.99SAVE £4.50 on UK price -
Chateau Moulin de Fontmurée Lussac St Emilion SILVER MEDAL Wooden BoxCountry FranceBottle Size 75clABV 13.5%Dryness DryThis wonderful medal-winning claret is from a terroir that has gained "'High Environmental Value' certification Learn More£10.99SAVE £5.00 on UK price -
Chateau Mareil Cru Bourgeois Médoc 2018 Silver Medal Wooden BoxCountry FranceBottle Size 75clABV 13.5%Body FullThis award-winning Médoc claret that has been in the family of wine-grower Marie-Françoise Brun for more than four hundred years, with the Chateau Mareil passed from mother to daughter for many generations Learn More£8.99SAVE £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.
