Merlot Wines

Merlot is one of the world’s most widely planted red grape varieties, valued for its smooth texture, ripe plum flavours and gentle tannins. Originally from Bordeaux, it is now grown globally, producing styles ranging from elegant and age worthy to soft, fruit driven everyday reds.

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Paul Mas Merlot
Paul Mas Merlot
Super soft, easy drinking Merlot with ripe plummy fruits. Versatile with food too.
£10.95 £12.50
Languedoc, France | Medium Bodied | 2024 | 13.5%
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  • Grape: Merlot
  • Vegan: Yes
  • Food pairing: Sausages, lamb (grilled or stewed), medium bodied cheeses.

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Arrogant Frog Ribet Red Cabernet Merlot
Arrogant Frog Ribet Red Cabernet Merlot
Elegant and complex with aromas of ripe black fruits
£10.95 £12.50
Languedoc, France | Full Bodied | 2023 | 13.5%
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  • Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
  • Vegan: Yes
  • Food pairing: Red meat, cheeses and barbecues.

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Wakefield Estate Merlot
Wakefield Estate Merlot
Ripe berry, fruitcake flavours and soft, velvety tannins. French and American oak impart dark chocolate, coffee bean and vanilla.
£13.95 £15.95
Clare Valley, Australia | Medium Bodied | 2021 | 14.5%
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  • Grape: Merlot

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Clos l'Hermitage Lalande de Pomerol
Clos l'Hermitage Lalande de Pomerol
A proper baby Pomerol. Plenty of cassis and spice with a touch of toasty oak.
£23.95 £27.50
Bordeaux, France | Medium Bodied | 2022 | 13.5%
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  • Grape: Merlot and Cabernet Franc
  • Vegan: Yes
  • Food pairing: Braised beef or, better still, a meltingly tender ox cheek.

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Peculiar Mr Pat Merlot
Peculiar Mr Pat Merlot
Abundant in freshly picked red fruit with a soft tannic profile and a long, moreish finish.
£9.95 £11.50
South East Australia, Australia | Medium Bodied | 2022 | 13.5%
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  • Grape: Merlot
  • Vegan: Yes

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Errazuriz Estate Merlot
Errazuriz Estate Merlot
The palate is soft, with flavours of cherries & plums. A wine with a good volume and fine tannins.
£9.95 £11.95
Aconcagua Valley, Chile | Full Bodied | 2024 | 13.5%
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  • Grape: Merlot
  • Vegan: Yes
  • Food pairing: Fresh, savoury, berry-fruit flavours that are excellent with light game, rich chicken and pork dishes.

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Calusari Pinot Noir
Calusari Pinot Noir
Light, soft and welcoming nose of autumn fruits. Smooth & spicy flavours throughout with generous soft red fruit & elegant finish.
£9.95
Viile Timisului, Romania | Light Bodied | 2025 | 12.5%
£9.95
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  • Grape: Pinot Noir, Syrah, and Merlot
  • Vegan: Yes

Sanvigilio Merlot
Sanvigilio Merlot
Aromas of ripe, plummy fruit with a hint of spice. Medium-bodied with soft juicy berry fruit balanced by fresh acidity.
£9.75 £10.95
Venezie, Italy | Medium Bodied | 2022 | 12.5%
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  • Grape: Merlot
  • Food pairing: Great with a plate of meat antipasti, pizza or pasta.

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Chateau Tuilerie du Puy Bordeaux Supérieur
Chateau Tuilerie du Puy Bordeaux Supérieur
Full-bodied, supple wine with melted tannins and a fruity finish.
£13.95 £14.95
Bordeaux, France | Full Bodied | 2021 | 13%
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  • Grape: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc
  • Biodynamic: No
  • Low Sulphur: No
  • Minimal Intervention: No
  • Organic: No
  • Vegan: No
  • Food pairing: Beef, casseroled, braised, barbequed, just beef!
  • Ratings & Awards: Gold Medal

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Chateau Jalousie Beaulieu Cuvee Prestige Bordeaux Superieur
Chateau Jalousie Beaulieu Cuvee Prestige Bordeaux Superieur
A powerful, rich nose of ripe blackcurrant and woody notes. The intense palate of blackcurrant and morello cherry.
£12.95 £13.95
Bordeaux, France | Medium Bodied | 2020 | 14%
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  • Grape: Merlot
  • Ratings & Awards: Gold Medal Challenge International du Vin

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Les Oliviers Merlot Mourvedre
Les Oliviers Merlot Mourvedre
Brightly perfumed fruit, a hint of lavender, then classic Merlot flavours: ripe red summer berries, plums and damsons.
£10.50 £11.95
Languedoc, France | Full Bodied | 2024 | 14%
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  • Grape: Merlot and Mourvedre

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Chateau Grand Pey Lescours Saint Emilion Grand Cru
Chateau Grand Pey Lescours Saint Emilion Grand Cru
The 70% Merlot gives this wine a wonderfully soft plushness. Flavours of black cherries and blackberries and bramble fruit.
£32.95
Bordeaux, France | Full Bodied | 2016 | 13.5%
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  • Grape: Merlot , Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Organic: Yes

Chateau Buisson Redon
Chateau Buisson Redon
Proper Bordeaux with dark berry aromas and pleasant cinnamon and nutmeg spice.
£11.95 £13.50
Bordeaux, France | Full Bodied | 2022 | 14.5%
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  • Grape: Merlot and Cabernet Franc

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Los Espinos Merlot Reserva
Los Espinos Merlot Reserva
Great value for money. A medium body, super sweet tannins and a lovely long finish.
£9.95 £10.95
Central Valley, Chile | Medium Bodied | 2023 | 14%
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  • Grape: Merlot and Carmenere
  • Vegan: Yes
  • Food pairing: Sourdough pizza, aubergine melts, cold meats.

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Cuvee Secrete Merlot Cabernet
Cuvee Secrete Merlot Cabernet
Damson plum fruit and slight spice
£12.95 £14.50
Languedoc, France | Full Bodied | 2025 | 14%
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  • Grape: Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Low Sulphur: Yes
  • Organic: Yes
  • Vegan: Yes
  • Food pairing: Grilled Lamb Chops
  • Ratings & Awards: Highly Commended The Wine Merchant Top 100, Silver IWSC 2023

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Arrogant Frog Ribet Organic Rural Cabernet Merlot
Arrogant Frog Ribet Organic Rural Cabernet Merlot
Ruby red, elegant and complex
£11.50 £13.50
Languedoc, France | Full Bodied | 2023 | 13.5%
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  • Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
  • Organic: Yes
  • Vegan: Yes
  • Food pairing: pastas, barbecues, poultry, game, terrines and medium to strong cheeses; this wine will go very well with chocolate desserts too.

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Chateau Franc Bigaroux Saint Emilion Grand Cru
Chateau Franc Bigaroux Saint Emilion Grand Cru
A nice concentrated nose of black fruits: grilled cherry, blackcurrant, blackberry.
£19.95 £22.95
Bordeaux, France | Medium Bodied | 2022 | 14%
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  • Grape: Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon

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Cape Heights Merlot
Cape Heights Merlot
Red berry nose. A rounded spicy palate with generous plum and hedgerow fruit flavours leading to a fresh, gently spicy finish.
£10.50 £11.95
Western Cape, South Africa | Medium Bodied | 2022 | 14%
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  • Grape: Merlot
  • Vegan: Yes
  • Food pairing: Grilled lamb, pasta with a tomato-based sauce, chorizo and butterbean stew, spicy sausages and mash.

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Chateau Couronneau Bordeaux Supérieur Rouge
Chateau Couronneau Bordeaux Supérieur Rouge
French but with a splash of New World opulence.
£14.95 £16.95
Bordeaux, France | Full Bodied | 2022 | 14.5%
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  • Grape: Merlot
  • Biodynamic: Yes
  • Low Sulphur: Yes
  • Organic: Yes
  • Vegan: Yes
  • Food pairing: Steak, especially richer steak dishes such as tournedos rossini. Posh burgers. Japanese-style steak dishes. Roast duck - even Chinese-style crispy duck pancakes. Christmas turkey. Macaroni cheese.
  • Ratings & Awards: Gold Medal - International Organic Wine Awards 2018

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Zorgvliet Silver Myn Argentum
Zorgvliet Silver Myn Argentum
Ripe bramble and plum fruit. Warm and spicy with the succulent black fruit nicely offset by cinnamon spice.
£11.25 £12.95
Stellenbosch, South Africa | Full Bodied | 2023 | 14.5%
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  • Grape: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc
  • Biodynamic: No
  • Low Sulphur: No
  • Minimal Intervention: No
  • Organic: No
  • Vegan: No
  • Food pairing: Barbecued red meats, herby grilled chicken or even thick spicy south east Asian dishes.

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Clos de la Cure Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
Clos de la Cure Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
Bramble fruit and spicy oak on the nose; restrained on the palate yet nicely balanced with a delicious herbal finish.
£28.95 £33.95
Bordeaux, France | Full Bodied | 2022 | 13.5%
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  • Grape: Merlot and Cabernet Franc
  • Vegan: Yes

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Chateau Chante Alouette Saint Emilion Grand Cru
Chateau Chante Alouette Saint Emilion Grand Cru
Intense and elegant on the nose with a woody harmony of black fruits and flowers.
£24.95 £29.95
Bordeaux, France | Full Bodied | 2019 | 14%
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  • Grape: Merlot and Cabernet Franc

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Chateau Cru Godard Rouge
Chateau Cru Godard Rouge
This Merlot-forward blend shows elegant florals, redcurrants and blackberries
£12.95
Bordeaux, France | Full Bodied | 2022 | 14.5%
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  • Grape: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Malbec
  • Biodynamic: No
  • Low Sulphur: Yes
  • Minimal Intervention: No
  • Organic: Yes
  • Vegan: No
  • Food pairing: Excellent by itself but even better when paired with slow-cooked beef.

Waterkloof Circle of Life Red
Waterkloof Circle of Life Red
fresh and fruity with good acidity, evolving into riper flavours and herbaceous notes, with elegant tannins and light acids.
£13.95 £15.95
Stellenbosch, South Africa | Full Bodied | 2023 | 13%
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  • Grape: Syrah, Merlot , and Petit Verdot
  • Vegan: Yes

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Adobe Organic Rose
Adobe Organic Rose
Pale almost Provençale, pink in colour with bright alluring aromas of lemon zest and white flowers.
£10.95 £12.95
Central Valley, Chile | Dry | 2024 | 12%
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  • Grape: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah
  • Organic: Yes
  • Vegan: Yes
  • Food pairing: Ideal as an aperitif or with sushi, fresh fish. Perfect picnic wine.

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Costa Vera Merlot
Costa Vera Merlot
This is simply outstanding wine for the money, soft super-juicy ripe plummy fruit and a long full-flavoured finish.
£10.50 £10.95
Central Valley, Chile | Full Bodied | 2025 | 12.5%
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  • Grape: Merlot
  • Vegan: Yes

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Sierra Grande Merlot
Sierra Grande Merlot
Deep colour with ripe plum and berry fruit aromas. Warm and supple on the palate with rich fruit and soft tannins.
£8.95 £9.95
Curico Valley, Chile | Medium Bodied | 2025 | 13%
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  • Grape: Merlot
  • Vegan: Yes

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Ferrandiere Grand Vin Rouge
Ferrandiere Grand Vin Rouge
Fruity, floral, and spicy with fine roasted notes.
£13.50 £14.95
Languedoc, France | Full Bodied | 2023 | 14%
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  • Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Marselan
  • Biodynamic: No
  • Vegan: Yes
  • Food pairing: Marinated and grilled pork ribs

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Chateau Magnol Haut Medoc
Chateau Magnol Haut Medoc
rich and complex nose of blackberries, blackcurrant and cherry. Well balanced with spicy, menthol, vanilla and tobacco notes.
£24.95
Bordeaux, France | Full Bodied | 2020 | 13.5%
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  • Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot

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Los Haroldos Gran Corte
Los Haroldos Gran Corte
Complex aromas revealing notes of sweet spices, black pepper, dried figs and dried fruits, interwoven with vanilla and cedar.
£22.95 £25.95
Mendoza, Argentina | Full Bodied | 2021 | 13.5%
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  • Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Bonarda, Petit Verdot, and Syrah
  • Vegan: Yes
  • Food pairing: A great partner for grilled red meats, lamb, game, stews, or strong cheeses.

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Château Carcanieux Cru Bourgeois Médoc
Château Carcanieux Cru Bourgeois Médoc
Appealing and complex nose of ripe black fruit, spice and new leather. Classic Bordeaux, yet plush, with good depth and complexity
£18.95 £21.95
Bordeaux, France | Full Bodied | 2015 | 12.5%
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  • Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc

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Chateau Haut Branda Bordeaux
Chateau Haut Branda Bordeaux
Taste the mix of plum, cherry, and chocolate, with light herbal hints for a balanced drink.
£9.95 £10.95
Bordeaux, France | Medium Bodied | 2022 | 13.5%
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  • Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot
  • Food pairing: This wine goes well with chicken, pork, pasta with red sauce, and semi-hard cheeses, perfect for meals and gatherings

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Chateau Haut Sarpe Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classe
Chateau Haut Sarpe Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classe
There's a reason we import this wine. Opulent, silky, unctuous and lots of other yummy noises. Delicious wine!
£49.95
Bordeaux, France | Full Bodied | 2019 | 13.5%
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  • Grape: Merlot and Cabernet Franc

Chateau Le Coteau Margaux
Chateau Le Coteau Margaux
Very expressive with ripe red fruits, blackcurrant, blackberries and spicy pepper notes. It is velvety, harmonious and dense.
£34.95
Bordeaux, France | Full Bodied | 2020 | 14%
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  • Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot

Chateau Martinolles Classic Merlot
Chateau Martinolles Classic Merlot
On the nose, mocha, plum and blackberry flavours. Rich and soft on the palate with ripe tannins.
£10.50 £11.95
Languedoc, France | Medium Bodied | 2022 | 13.5%
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  • Grape: Merlot
  • Vegan: Yes

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Trefethen Dragons Tooth
Trefethen Dragons Tooth
cherry and boysenberry aromas with hints of cinnamon and baking spice with nutmeg and toasty oak flavors.
£59.95 £62.95
Napa, USA | Full Bodied | 2018 | 14.2%
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  • Grape: Malbec, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Sauvignon

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Roundhill Merlot
Roundhill Merlot
Soft, elegant mouth feel with refined, silky tannins and smooth finish.
£16.95 £17.95
California, USA | Full Bodied | 2016 | 13%
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  • Grape: Merlot

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Meerlust Rubicon
Meerlust Rubicon
Wonderful exotic aromas of plum, sandalwood and perfume, still with a touch of creamy vanilla.
£34.95 £36.95
Stellenbosch, South Africa | Full Bodied | 2018 | 14%
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  • Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot

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Kleine Oranjerie ‘Flora and Fauna’ Merlot
Kleine Oranjerie ‘Flora and Fauna’ Merlot
The palate is generously laden with dark plum and chocolate notes on a long, velveteen finish.
£10.95 £12.95
Western Cape, South Africa | Full Bodied | 2025 | 14.5%
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  • Grape: Merlot
  • Vegan: Yes
  • Food pairing: Baked mushroom stuffed with sundried tomato cous cous.

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Chateau Fourcas Dupre Cuvee Hautes Terres Listrac Medoc
Chateau Fourcas Dupre Cuvee Hautes Terres Listrac Medoc
A harmonious marriage between aromas of black fruits and subtle woody notes, creating a complex and seductive aromatic palette.
£15.95
Bordeaux, France | Full Bodied | 2020 | 14%
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  • Grape: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petit Verdot
  • Food pairing: Grilled Portobello Mushrooms Stuffed with Goat Cheese and Herbs, Serve these stuffed mushrooms with creamy polenta and garlic roasted broccoli.

Stella Bella Cabernet Merlot
Stella Bella Cabernet Merlot
Juicy, medium bodied and full of flavour. The refreshing acidity balances the supple tannin and red fruits.
£18.95
Margaret River, Australia | Medium Bodied | 2021 | 14%
£18.95
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  • Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Malbec
  • Organic: Yes
  • Food pairing: Red meat. Simple!

Chateau La Grangeotte Bordeaux
Chateau La Grangeotte Bordeaux
An appealing, bramble fruited claret, fresh and bright on the palate with supple tannins and good typicity.
£11.95 £13.95
Bordeaux, France | Full Bodied | 2022 | 13.5%
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  • Grape: Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Food pairing: A versatile red which will work well with grilled meats, hard cheeses or mushroom based dishes.

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Château Clarke, A.C. Listrac-Medoc
Château Clarke, A.C. Listrac-Medoc
Structured and complex with a core of rustic red fruit and layers of earthy spice.
£39.95 £44.95
Bordeaux, France | Full Bodied | 2016 | 14%
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  • Grape: Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon

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Vistamar Brisa Merlot
Vistamar Brisa Merlot
Intense fresh aromas of red fruits and plums. Loads of soft red fruit flavours with rounded tannins
£8.95
Central Valley, Chile | Medium Bodied | 2023 | 13%
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  • Grape: Merlot
  • Vegan: Yes

Chateau de Bernon Cotes de Castillon
Chateau de Bernon Cotes de Castillon
Ripe red berries, plum cherry leather and raspberry. Expressive and firm with a full and generous tannic structure.
£10.95
Bordeaux, France | Full Bodied | 2015 | 14%
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  • Grape: Merlot , Cabernet Franc
  • Food pairing: Red meats & Cheese.

Tierra de Estrellas Merlot
Tierra de Estrellas Merlot
This superb Chilean Merlot combines aromas of rich black cherry and plum with hints of dark chocolate, well balanced tannins.
£7.95
Valle Central, Chile | Full Bodied | 2024 | 11%
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  • Grape: Merlot
  • Food pairing: Ideal served at room temperature alongside a hearty beef and root vegetable stew.

Clos de Reynon Cotes de Bordeaux
Clos de Reynon Cotes de Bordeaux
This wine is a real winery that captivates wine lovers from all over the world. It is one of the best options for those looking.
£14.95 £17.95
Bordeaux, France | Medium Bodied | 2014 | 13%
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  • Grape: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petit Verdot
  • Food pairing: Pairs well with Beef and Venison.

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Casa Silva Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Terroir de Familia
Casa Silva Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Terroir de Familia
Ruby red colour. On the nose, powerful with notes of red plums. Good oak balance.
£12.95 £17.95
Colchagua, Chile | Full Bodied | 2023 | 14%
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  • Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot

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Adobe Organic Merlot
Adobe Organic Merlot
Ripe dark plum flesh and leafy notes, refelcted on a palate of rich, fleshy fruit, earthy notes and dark spice.
£11.50 £12.95
Central Valley, Chile | Full Bodied | 2023 | 13.5%
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  • Grape: Merlot
  • Organic: Yes
  • Vegan: Yes
  • Food pairing: Ideal with lean red meats and white meats such as chicken and turkey. Also pairs well with ripe cheeses such as Camembert, Roquefort, Mozzarella, and Gruyere, with goat cheese, and with nuts, walnuts, and dried figs. A pleasing companion to vegetable stews and pastas with mild sauces.

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Chateau Malmaison Moulis en Medoc
Chateau Malmaison Moulis en Medoc
Rich and full-bodied, showing considerable elegance and a fine balance between velvety tannins and perfect acidity.
£29.95
Bordeaux, France | Full Bodied | 2017 | 14%
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  • Grape: Merlot and Cabernet Franc
  • Food pairing: Beef, Lamb and Game (deer, venison)

Chateau Vieux Chevrol Lalande de Pomerol Grand Vin
Chateau Vieux Chevrol Lalande de Pomerol Grand Vin
A finely crafted red with plum and dark chocolate. Cherry plum and cranberry, Peppery spice.
£22.95 £25.95
Bordeaux, France | Full Bodied | 2020 | 14%
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  • Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot
  • Organic: Yes
  • Vegan: Yes
  • Food pairing: Perfect with a hearty casserole or a good cut of steak.

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Trefethen Eshcol Red
Trefethen Eshcol Red
The wine opens with bold fruit-forward aromas of blackberry and dried cherry.
£26.95 £29.95
California, USA | Full Bodied | 2021 | 14.5%
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  • Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec , and Cabernet Franc.
  • Food pairing: Modest tannins and balanced acidity make this wine exceptionally food-friendly, perfect for pairing with casual dinners at home. Food pairing suggestion: Pastrami sandwich.

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Moss Wood Amy's
Moss Wood Amy's
Some would say an Icon of Western Australia. A great Bordeaux blend with power, rich fruit and a silky mouthfeel.
£19.95 £21.95
Margaret River, Australia | Full Bodied | 2022 | 13.5%
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  • Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, and Petit Verdot
  • Food pairing: A nice rich stew with chunks of steak or indeed a nice big steak!

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Rio del Mar Merlot
Rio del Mar Merlot
Dark red. Elegant aromas of ripe fruits. On the palate, round and nicely balanced, soft tannins, with notes of cherries, ripe plum
£9.95 £10.95
Colchagua, Chile | Medium Bodied | 2023 | 13.5%
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  • Grape: Merlot
  • Food pairing: Any red meat like rib eye beef steak or a try roast lamb.

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Chateau La Rose Figeac Pomerol
Chateau La Rose Figeac Pomerol
Château La Rose Figeac seduces with its bright fruit, its silky feel and its beautiful length throughout the tasting.
£41.95 £44.95
Bordeaux, France | Full Bodied | 2018 | 13.5%
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  • Grape: Merlot and Cabernet Franc
  • Food pairing: Goes well with the majority of braised, roasted, or grilled meats ranging from beef, veal, pork, and game. Pomerol pairs perfectly with rare Ahi Tuna, Salmon, and of course with roasted chickens, mushrooms, truffle, and any other earthy dishes.

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Chateau Bellefont Belcier Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classe
Chateau Bellefont Belcier Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classe
Dark, fleshy and voluptuous, with striking dark stone fruit, smoke, tobacco, incense and leather notes.
£59.95 £69.95
Bordeaux, France | Full Bodied | 2022 | 14%
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  • Grape: Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon

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Marchesi di Grésy Rosso Monferrato
Marchesi di Grésy Rosso Monferrato
Fresh and aromatic on the nose with forest fruit and dams
£20.95 £23.95
Piemonte, Italy | Full Bodied | 2018 | 14.5%
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  • Grape: Merlot
  • Biodynamic: No
  • Low Sulphur: No
  • Minimal Intervention: No
  • Organic: No
  • Vegan: No
  • Food pairing: Excellent with a simply cooked steak, casseroles, game, rabbit and lamb.

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The Federalist Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon
The Federalist Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon
After six months in a charred bourbon barrel, this rich red wine gives way to smoky vanilla notes and a distinct berry aromas
£24.95 £26.95
Lodi, California, USA | Full Bodied | 2022 | 14.5%
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  • Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan, and Merlot
  • Food pairing: Barbequed meats.

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Chateau Campillot Medoc
Chateau Campillot Medoc
Complex, with dark bramble fruit, cedarwood, liquorice and tobacco; the flavours are rich and round, with nicely balanced acidity.
£15.95
Bordeaux, France | Full Bodied | 2018 | 14%
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  • Grape: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc
  • Food pairing: Beef kebab and vegetable tian à la provençale, thyme-roasted rack of lamb, pork chop with its hearty jus.

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Trefethen Estate Merlot
Trefethen Estate Merlot
Aromas of ripe raspberry and plum are layered with earthy spices of black pepper and tea leaves
£34.95
California, USA | Full Bodied | 2018 | 14%
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  • Grape: Merlot
  • Food pairing: Merlot can go well with a wide range of primary ingredients, including meats such as beef, pork, and lamb.

Chateau Haut Marbuzet St Estephe
Chateau Haut Marbuzet St Estephe
Classic old-school Bordeaux: autumnal, oaky aromas with black cherries and smoky coffee.
£59.95 £69.95
Bordeaux, France | Full Bodied | 2017 | 13.5%
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  • Grape: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc
  • Food pairing: Red meats, civets, game, cold cuts, hard cheese.

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Fin Del Mundo Gran Reserva
Fin Del Mundo Gran Reserva
Intense red colour. Very fruity aroma, with notes of coconut, vanilla and spices. In the mouth it is balanced, with great volume.
£15.95 £19.95
Patagonia, Argentina | Dry | 2022 | 13.5%
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  • Grape: Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc
  • Food pairing: Perfect with a big, juicy, fillet steak with peppercorn sauce.

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Kintu Merlot
Kintu Merlot
Kintu Merlot is a smooth and easy drinking wine with ripe plum and red berry flavours.
£9.95 £10.95
Maule Central, Chile | Medium Bodied | 2025 | 12.5%
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  • Grape: Merlot
  • Vegan: Yes
  • Food pairing: Enjoy on it's own or serve with pasta, roasted meats or vegetarian dishes. A great all round wine.

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Matinal Merlot
Matinal Merlot
Aromas of red fruits, plums and notes of toasting. Fruity, rounded and balanced well with delicious acidity
£8.95
Central Valley, Chile | Medium Bodied | 2025 | 13%
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  • Grape: Merlot and Carmenere
  • Vegan: Yes
  • Food pairing: Pair eith vegetable bakes, pizzas and pastas with tomato sauces.

Merlot Wines

Merlot is one of the most popular red grape varieties in the world, loved for its approachable style and versatility. It produces wines that are typically smooth, fruit led and easy to enjoy, whether drunk on their own or with food.

What is Merlot

Merlot originated in Bordeaux, where it remains a key grape in many of the region’s most famous wines. Its name is thought to come from the French word for blackbird, possibly due to the grape’s dark colour or its appeal to birds.

Merlot wine style

Merlot wines are generally medium to full bodied with soft tannins and a rounded mouthfeel. Compared to Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot is usually less structured and more immediately accessible.

Typical flavour profile

Merlot commonly shows flavours of plum, black cherry, blackberry and damson. Depending on climate and winemaking, it may also show notes of chocolate, vanilla, spice or gentle herbal tones.

Merlot in blends

Merlot is frequently blended with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, particularly in Bordeaux. In these blends, Merlot adds softness, richness and fruit to balance firmer tannins and acidity.

Single varietal Merlot

Outside Bordeaux, Merlot is often bottled on its own. These wines tend to be fruit forward, smooth and generous, making them ideal for everyday drinking.

Where Merlot is grown

Merlot is grown worldwide, with notable examples from France, Chile, California, Australia and Italy. Climate plays a big role, with cooler regions producing fresher, more structured wines and warmer regions giving riper, plusher styles.

When to choose Merlot

Merlot is a great choice for drinkers who enjoy smooth red wines with ripe fruit flavours and minimal bitterness. It works well for relaxed drinking and is highly food friendly.

FAQs

Is Merlot a dry wine?

Yes, most Merlot wines are dry, though their ripe fruit flavours can make them feel generous and smooth.

Is Merlot lower in tannins?
Yes, Merlot typically has softer tannins than Cabernet Sauvignon.

Does Merlot age well?
High quality Merlot, especially from Bordeaux, can age very well, developing complexity over time.

What food pairs well with Merlot?
Merlot pairs well with roasted meats, pasta dishes, cheeses and classic comfort foods.

Is Merlot good value?
Yes, Merlot offers excellent value across many regions, from everyday bottles to fine wine classics.

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