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Merlot

Merlot Wines

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Merlot still suffers from the negative publicity it received in 2004 from the wine-themed movie Sideways. But even before that movie, Merlot had begun to be perceived as a beginner’s wine — soft and simple. We think that’s an unfair conclusion: inferior examples of Merlot are usually the result of overprinting in the wrong soil types rather than any intrinsic deficiencies in the grape. In fact, some of the most sought-after collectible wines are Merlot-based, including the great Bordeaux of Pomerol and Saint-Émilion. A single bottle of the current vintage of Château Pétrus will fetch prices in the neighborhood of $4,000!

How can one grape manifests itself as both wine plonk and memorable classics? Seemingly a wine paradox, Merlot’s identify crisis may be cleared up by this oft-repeated winemaker’s adage: The quality of the wine is directly proportional to the quality of the vineyards.

Merlot is the second-most planted red wine grape in the world, so there is bound to be variation in quality. As with all grapes, location and the reputation of the winemaker are the two most important details when it comes to producing great wine. The characteristics that make Merlot a noble wine worthy of seeking out are its potential for aging, full, ripe berry flavors, plumy or fruitcake middle and, yes, that velvety, plush finish.

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France is the world’s largest wine-producing country, and its rich winemaking history dates back at least to the 6th century BC, when Greek immigrants founded the colony of Massalia (present-day Marseille) and introduced viticulture to the area. That trade was later taken over by the Roman Empire, which planted vineyards throughout France. During the Middle Ages, monks were largely responsible for preserving the country’s winemaking tradition, and by the 1800s France was one of the world’s most prestigious producers. But the industry was ravaged by the phylloxera plague of the mid-19th century, an economic downturn and two World Wars. It was not until the 1970s that wines sales started to boom again and France once again became the international wine powerhouse we know today.

Many of the grapes used in winemaking throughout the world originated in France, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Sparkling wine was invented in Champagne, one of the country’s iconic wine regions along with Bordeaux (home to Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc), Burgundy (Chardonnay and Pinot Noir), Alsace (Gewürztraminer and Riesling), the Loire Valley (Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc) and the Rhône (Syrah and Grenache).

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  1. Barons de Rothschild Collection Reserve Speciale Bordeaux 2009 / 750 ml.

    Barons de Rothschild Collection Réserve Spéciale Bordeaux

    2009 / 750 ml.

    France | Bordeaux
    Item #62748
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  2. Chateau Barde-Haut Saint-Emilion 2008 / 750 ml.

    Château Barde-Haut Saint-Émilion

    2008 / 750 ml.

    France | Bordeaux | Saint-Émilion
    SP92RP91+ST88+
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    Château Bel Air, Haut-Médoc

    2007 / 750 ml.

    France | Bordeaux | Haut-Médoc
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    Château Bel Air, Haut-Médoc

    2009 / 750 ml.

    France | Médoc | Haut-Médoc
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  5. Chateau Bibian Listrac-Medoc Cru Bourgeois 2005 / 750 ml.

    Château Bibian Listrac-Médoc Cru Bourgeois

    2005 / 750 ml.

    France | Médoc | Listrac-Médoc
    SP90
    Item #61835
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  6. Chateau Boutisse Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2008 / 750 ml.

    Château Boutisse Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

    2008 / 750 ml.

    France | Bordeaux | Saint-Émilion
    SP91RP88+
    Item #65180
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  7. Chateau Cadillac Cuvee J.J. Lesgourges 2006 / 750 ml.

    Château Cadillac Cuvée J.J. Lesgourges

    2006 / 750 ml.

    France | Bordeaux | Bordeaux Supérieur
    WE89
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  8. Chateau Clarke Listrac-Medoc 2008 / 750 ml.

    Château Clarke Listrac-Médoc

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    France | Médoc | Listrac-Médoc
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  9. Chateau Clarke Listrac-Medoc 2009 / 750 ml.

    Château Clarke Listrac-Médoc

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    France | Médoc | Listrac-Médoc
    SP90+ST87+WE88
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  10. Chateau Clos l'Eglise 2005 / 750 ml.

    Château Clos l’Eglise

    2005 / 750 ml.

    France | Côtes de Bordeaux | Côtes de Castillon
    SP88RP89ST90+ST89
    Item #50594
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