Merlot
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La Croix de Gaillan BordeauxCountry FranceBottle Size 75clABV 12.5%Dryness DryGreat claret from the heart of the Médoc - named after a wealthy Gallo-Roman, Gallius, the wine-growing village of Gaillan-en-Médoc has a long and rich heritage - incredible value! Learn More£2.99SAVE £5.00 on UK price -
Chateau La Rose Gadis Wooden Box Gold Star Guide HachetteCountry FranceBottle Size 75clABV 13%Dryness DryFabulously well made Bordeaux from a state-of-the-art modern winery in the hands of a family with long wine-growing heritage Learn More£5.99SAVE £5.00 on UK price -
Baron de Belair Reserve GravesCountry FranceBottle Size 75clABV 13.5%Dryness DryThis excellent 2015 vintage will open very well after decanting, or can be stored for a further three years Learn More£7.99SAVE £5.00 on UK price -
Chateau Lestage Montagne-Saint-EmilionCountry FranceBottle Size 75clABV 14%Dryness DryA classic high quality Bordeaux, rounded and fresh with harmonious touches of wood Learn More£7.99SAVE £5.00 on UK price -
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 Graves de Rabion Saint Emilion Wooden BoxCountry FranceBottle Size 75clABV 13%Dryness DryA very highly-rated Bordeaux from the banks of the Dordogne, created using great expertise in advanced viticultural methods by Laurianne Bouladou Learn More£11.99SAVE £4.00 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 -
Envol de Sansonnet St Emilion Grand CruCountry FranceBottle Size 75clABV 14%Dryness DryFabulous example of quality St Emilion claret, from the right bank of Bordeaux, displaying plum, black cherry, chocolate and cedar wood characteristics Learn More£18.99SAVE £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.
