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While premium bottles can command impressive prices, some of the most satisfying expressions of this iconic grape are available for under . This price point represents the sweet spot where quality and accessibility meet, delivering wines with genuine character that
Merlot is renowned for its approachable, fruit-forward profile. In its classic expressions from regions like Bordeaux’s Right Bank (e.g., Pomerol and Saint-Émilion), it produces wines with plush textures and aromas of ripe plums, black cherries, and herbal notes. Its success
Traditionally, Merlot thrives in a “Goldilocks zone”—it must avoid the under-ripeness of a cool climate and the over-ripeness of a hot one. In its classic expression, it offers a harmonious balance of red fruit flavors (like cherry and raspberry), supple
