Merlot
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Fresco di Masi Rosso Organic & VeganCountry ItalyBottle Size 75clABV 11.5%Dryness DryFresco di Masi is a new line of handcrafted organic wines, with a low alcohol content and authentic flavour profile. These are wines made “with the simplicity of former times, but to today’s high quality standards.” Masi do not use any animal by-products or allergy causing products in the wine production Learn More£3.99SAVE £9.70 on UK price -
Poca Taruca MerlotCountry ChileBottle Size 75clABV 13%Dryness DryMerlot the ideal growing conditions between the Andes and Pacific ocean discovered by the conquistadors - named after Chile's smallest native deer, the 'Little Taruca' Learn More£3.99SAVE £4.00 on UK price -
Darling Cellars Reserve Six Tonner MerlotCountry South AfricaBottle Size 75clABV 14%Dryness DryMultiple Gold Medal winner from selected quality terroir across the Western Cape Learn More£4.99SAVE £4.00 on UK price -
Uby No.7 Côtes de Gascogne Merlot TannatCountry FranceBottle Size 75clABV 12.5%Dryness DryDelicious blend from South West France, meticulously crafted from the fruit of carefully selected vineyards in the Côtes de Gascogne Learn More£4.99SAVE £6.00 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 -
Chateau Côtes de Chambeau Montagne Saint Emilion Gold MedalCountry FranceBottle Size 75clABV 13.5%Body MediumGold Medal winner - a generous Bordeaux merlot, displaying the typical elegance of Lussac Saint-Emilion, from an estate expertly worked by the Baudet family for generations Learn More£6.99SAVE £7.00 on UK price -
Olifantshoek Cabernet Sauvignon MerlotCountry South AfricaBottle Size 75clABV 13%Dryness DryCreated in South Africa's culinary capital, Franschhoek, on a small wine estate tracing its origins back to the French Huguenot settlers of the 17th century Learn More£7.99SAVE £4.00 on UK price -
Chateau Tour Saint Vincent Cru Bourgeois Médoc 2014 Wooden BoxCountry FranceBottle Size 75clABV 12.5%Body MediumFrom one of the pre-eminent estates in the Médoc, with a strong sustainable development approach in the hands of noted winemaker Remi Lacombe - this delicious claret is an ideal food wine Learn More£9.99SAVE £7.50 on UK price -
Chateau La Fleur Moulineau Bordeaux MagnumCountry FranceBottle Size 150clABV 12.5%Dryness DryThis is a really delicious Bordeaux at a knock-down price. Learn More£10.99SAVE £8.00 on UK price -
Chateau de Pennautier 2017 Cabardes 1.5L Wooden BoxCountry FranceBottle Size 150clABV 14.5%Dryness DryCabardès is an appellation just north of Carcassonne which offers a fantastic blend of the Atlantic and Mediterranean grape varieties Learn More£18.99SAVE £10.00 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.
