#merlotthursday
Couvent des Jacobins
St. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend 2015
Château Canon
Saint-Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 2017
It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!
Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.
Very fresh nose of cherries, plums, light oak, licorice, spices, herbs, chocolates, tobacco, earth and minerals.
Full-bodied and smooth with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with blueberries, black plums, fresh cherries, light oak, spices, chocolates, black tea, dark coffee, herbs and peppercorn.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and cherries.
This is a delicious Merlot from Saint Emilion. Rich and engaging. Elegant and fruit forward with a silky soft mouthfeel.
This 8 year old Merlot is still young, but already drinking beautifully.,and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years.
Complex and interesting. Nicely balanced and spicy. Loved smelling on it for a while.
Good by itself as a sipping wine, or with food.
A blend of 77% Merlot and 23% Cabernet Franc. Aged in (56% new) French Oak barrels for 18 months.
14% alcohol by volume.
93 points.
$125. — 2 months ago
Château d'Arcins
Haut-Médoc Cru Bourgeois Red Bordeaux Blend 2020
It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday.
Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.
Nose of black fruits with light oak, vanilla, licorice, chocolates and light metals.
Full-bodied and smooth with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with black plums, currants, cooked cherries, spices, oak, chocolates, earth, tobacco leaf, herbs and peppercorn.
Short finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
This 5 year old red blend from Bordeaux is tangy, spicy and smooth. Rich and fruit forward with nice complexity.
Drinking nicely now, and will not get any better from this point on.
Good right out of the bottle, and good by itself or with food.
A blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Aged in French oak barrels for 12 months.
13% alcohol by volume.
88 points.
$20. — 2 months ago
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou
Le Petit Ducru Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2021
It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!
Dark ruby/ purple in color with a purplish rim.
Light nose of red fruits with chocolate notes.
Medium bodied with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with blueberries, black plums, cooked cherries, spices, light oak, chocolates and peppercorn.
Medium finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
This 4 year old Merlot from Saint Julien is drinking nicely now. Showing mild complexity and fruit forward.
A good quality Second Wine. Would be nice to revisit it in 3 years.
Easy drinking and good by itself or with food. Will pair nicely with BBQ Meats.
A blend of 80% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Petit Verdot. Aged in French oak barrels for 12 months.
13% alcohol by volume.
89 points.
$40. — 13 days ago
Château La Mission Haut-Brion
Pessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend 2017
Getting ready to leave France, so let's go out with a bang! It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday.
Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim.
Fruity nose of black currants, black plums, black cherries, tobacco, cedar, light vegetables, licorice, chocolates, coffee and light peppercorn.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with black currants, cherries, plums, light oak, spices, chocolates, licorice, light vegetables, black pepper, tobacco leaf, earth and black tea.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
This 8 year old Merlot based blend is still very young. In most vintages, it is a Cabernet Sauvignon based blend, but in the 2017 vintage it was a little different.
Spicy and entertaining. Well balanced and complex, but a little tight and restraint right now. Much earthier than I expected it to be.
Needs 5 years in the bottle to mature properly, and will continue to age nicely in the next 20 years.
A good food wine right now, that will pair nicely with a big piece of steak.
A blend of 56% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Cabernet Franc. Aged in (70% New) French oak barrels for 18 months.
14% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$450. — a month ago
Château Calon-Ségur
Le Marquis Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 2015
It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!
Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.
Fruity nose of blueberries, currants, plums, tobacco leaf, cedar, licorice, light vanilla and black pepper.
Medium plus in body and smooth, with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with black currants, blueberries, plums, cooked cherries, spices, light cedar, licorice, chocolates, dark coffee, herbs and black peppers.
Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.
This is a delicious Merlot blend from Saint Estephe. Rich, smooth and elegant.
This second wine from the Third Growth Chateau is showing nice complexity and a soft mouthfeel.
Good right out of the bottle, and better with airtime.
This 10 year old is drinking beautifully now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.
A great sipping wine. Plush and fruit forward.
A blend of 57% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc. Aged for 17 months in (50% new) French Oak barrels.
13.5% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$60. — 2 months ago
Château Montlabert
Saint-Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 2020
It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!
Pretty color of dark ruby with a reddish rim.
Fruity nose of cherries, plums, black currants, spices, light oak, licorice, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, earth, dark chocolates and black pepper.
Medium plus in body and elegant, with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with plums, currants, cooked cherries, oak, licorice, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, spices, earth, light vegetables, pencil lead and peppercorn.
This 5 year old Merlot from Saint Emilion is drinking beautifully now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years.
Nicely balanced with nice complexity. Rich and fruit forward. Elegant and soft. Spicy and entertaining.
Good by itself or with food. A great sipping wine.
A blend of 77% Merlot and 23% Cabernet Franc. Aged in (50% new) French oak barrels for 16 months.
14% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$40. — 20 days ago
Château Lagrange
Pagus de Lagrange Haut-Médoc Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday.
Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.
Soft nose of red fruits with light wood and chocolate notes.
Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.
Dry on the palate with plums, cherries, spices, light oak, licorice, chocolates, tobacco, herbs and earth.
Long tangy finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a very tasty Merlot blend from Bordeaux. Soft and elegant. Showing nice complexity at this point.
This 6 year old, Third wine from this winery, is drinking very nicely now. Fruit forward and easy drinking.
Good by itself or with food.
A blend of 67% Merlot and 33% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged in used French oak barrels for 12 months.
14% alcohol by volume.
90 points.
$25. — a month ago
Château Roc de Cambes
Côtes de Bourg Red Bordeaux Blend 2019
It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday.
Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.
Strong and fruity nose with ripe black fruits and chocolate notes.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry and fruit forward on the palate with nice complexity.
Showing cooked cherries, plums, black currants, coffee, light cedar, earth, herbs, spices, tobacco and chocolates.
Nice finish with fine grained tannins and cherries.
This is a delicious Merlot from the Right Bank of Bordeaux. Soft, elegant, and very impressive.
Rich, complex and fruit forward. Nicely balanced with a soft mouthfeel.
This 6 year old Merlot will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.
Drinking it with the wine maker in the winery's cellar is always a special experience.
Easy drinking and good by itself or with food.
A blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged in new French oak barrels for 18 months.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$100. — 2 months ago
Les Ormes de Cambras
Pays d'Oc Merlot Rosé 2024
Les Ormes Cambras Merlot Rosé 2024, France
It's time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday.
Pretty color of light salmon.
Light red fruits on the nose with citrus notes.
Light bodied with medium plus acidity. Crisp and refreshing.
Dry on the palate with limes, strawberries, raspberries and light spices.
Short finish with limes and bitter almonds.
This French Rosé, made from Merlot grapes, is simple and easy drinking.
A little bitter on the ending and better with food. A nice pool wine.
12.5% alcohol by volume.
86 points.
$3. — 3 months ago
"Odedi"
It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!
Very dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim.
Fruity nose of black currants, black plums, chocolates, light cedar, earth, herbs, black coffee and licorice.
Full-bodied and elegant, with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate and fruit forward with plums, cooked cherries, currants, light cedar, herbs, chocolates, earth, coffee, light cola and black pepper.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.
This is a beautiful Merlot from Saint Emilion. Elegant and rich. Spicy and entertaining.
Really enjoyed the nose. Complex and interesting. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel.
Drinking beautifully now, but not at its peak yet. A great vintage from Saint Emilion, that will continue to age nicely in the next 15 to 20 years. Has good potential to become a 95+ point wine.
Good by itself or with food, and a great sipping wine.
A blend of 83% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot. Aged in (45% new) French oak barrels for 15 months.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
93 points.
$50 (current vintage). — 6 days ago