2012 Chateau Le Destrier, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Magnum

Merlot

We were delighted to uncover this fully mature Saint-Emilion Grand Cru at a very attractive price.  Chateau Le Destrier is made from 100% Merlot Noir and is silky and expressive, with dark currant fruit, whiffs of tobacco and hints of spice on the finish. 

£45.00

2016 Chateau Treytins, Montagne Saint-Emilion

Merlot

Chateau Treytins are a little better known for their Lalande de Pomerol, but have been making wine in Montagne Saint Emilion since 1998.  This fruit forward and approachable claret is made with 90% Merlot with the remainder being Cabernet Franc and other varieties, and is fermented in stainless steel, followed by a long maceration and bottling after 18 months of ageing.  Fresh with elegant red fruit notes and delicate tannins.

£22.95

2019 Chateau Fleur de Lisse, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Magnum

Merlot

The Chateau Fleur de Lisse is a blend of 95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc grown on rocky limestone soils which adds some beautiful freshness to their wines.  The property is now owned by the Teycheney family who are passionate about organic and biodynamic farming and owns a high proportion of old vines. 

£72.00

2019 Soli Merlot, Thracian Valley, Eduardo Miroglio

Merlot

The Soli Merlot is amazing value and drinks beautifully.  Bramble, baked plums and herbal tinges are supported by notes of tobacco giving a wine which is both plush and rounded, and immensely enjoyable to drink.   

£12.95

2021 Clos Roareti Rosso Veronese, Rizzardi, IGT

Merlot

The Clos Roareti from Rizzardi is an amazing 100% Merlot from the single 2 hectare walled Rovereti (Roareti in local dialect) vineyard in Negrar, Valpolicella.  The inviting nose opens with plum, blackberry and wild berry fruit, hints of aromatic herbs, tobacco and warm toast.  The silky, mouth-coating palate is rounded and rich with plush ripe fruits and wonderful freshness. Blackberry, Damson and wild berry fruits mingle on the palate with spicy notes and more savoury characters.  The finish is long and complimented by balsamic notes, polished tannins and well balanced acidity.  Truly delicious and one to stash away for a while. 

£28.95

2022 El Chivo Merlot, Central Valley

Merlot

Round and pleasing wine with a fine aromatic persistence, highly supple tannins, silky and very fleshy.

£9.95

2022 Promis Ca Marcanda, Gaja, IGT Toscana

Merlot

The Ca Marcanda Promis is a complex wine with an undeniable elegance. The nose is rich and concentrated, with blueberry, liquorice and cocoa hints. It starts fresh and then develops balsamic notes and scents of graphite, before becoming more mellow in character with a rhubarb and menthol note. The palate is voluminous with fine-grained and silky tannins on the finish.

£42.95

2022 The Conductor Merlot, Philip Shaw, Orange, NSW

Merlot

Philip Shaw has been making wine for 56 years and has twice been named International Winemaker of the Year and Australian Winemaker of the Year. The wines are estate grown and made at Koomooloo Vineyard. Sitting in one of the coolest and highest growing regions in Australia, Orange. The vineyard is unique for Australia with over 10 passes by hand, with all the grapes being hand sorted in the winery.

£17.99

2023 Matawhero Merlot, Gisborne

Merlot

The beautifully supple Matawhero Merlot comes from sustainable, dry farmed vineyards in Gisborne.  Tyical of the variety the nose shows open plum and dark berry fruit that leads to a soft, rounded and fruity palate that has whiffs of old oak and classic earthy undertones. 

£16.95

2023 Merlot, Lanzerac, Stellenbosch

Merlot

The Lanzerac Merlot is a classic, well-structured red wine with a deep red colour ripe red berries, cocoa, chocolate and undertones of mint on the nose. The wine shows a well-balanced tannin structure with a rich velvety body and a lingering aftertaste.

£15.95

2024 Caliterra Merlot Reserva, Colchagua Valley

Merlot

Caliterra are an exemplary Chilean estate that have set the model for sustainable Chilean wine production.  The Merlot Reserva is everything you could ever want with plenty of plush, rich fruit with silky tannins and long balanced finish.  Terrific value and a joy to drink.

£11.95

2024 Los Espinos Merlot Reserva, Central Valley

Merlot

The Los Espinos Merlot is a terrific value, easy drinking red that is the true definition of a crowd pleaser.  90% Merlot with 10% Carmenere, the wine is packed with juicy ripe plum and red fruits which carry through to a well-balanced, mid-weight finish. 

£10.95