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Merlot Serving Temperature Guide: Unlocking the Wine’s Full Potential
Merlot is celebrated for its approachable, velvety texture and flavors of dark fruit, chocolate, and herbs. However, serving it at the wrong temperature can mask its charming complexity. Too cold, and its aromas and flavors become muted; too warm, and
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
