Who would have predicted that a variety that was considered second-rate until the 19th century would have such a promising future? With 190,000 hectares planted worldwide and 100,000 in France alone, this variety has become a king of the international world of wine. From Bordeaux to Adelaede, Santa Helena to Mendoza, it adapts perfectly to a very diverse range of growing conditions and climates. Some say, however, that it is in the small village of Pomeral that Merlot is really at its best. A hearty and early-ripening variety, it ripens well in Bordeaux in the deep, cool soils of Libourne. Merlot has many fine points: a beautiful deep red color, a delicious array of aromas, including lightly spiced red fruit and plums, and a powerful but delicate structure with tannins that are velvety, but still present. Considering that it complements Cabernet Sauvignon, and is often blended with that variety, it is clear that Merlot has still has a promising future ahead.

Where is this variety grown?
Bordeaux, Charentes, Languedoc – Roussillon, Sud-Ouest