Merlot

The most widely planted grape in Bordeaux and a grape that has been on a relentless expansion drive throughout the world in the last decade. Merlot is adaptable to most soils and is relatively simple to cultivate. It is a vigorous naturally high yielding grape that requires savage pruning - over-cropped Merlot-based wines are dilute and bland. It is also vital to pick at optimum ripeness as Merlot can quickly lose its varietal characteristics if harvested overripe.

In St.Emilion and Pomerol it withstands the moist clay rich soils far better than Cabernet grapes, and at it best produces opulently rich, plummy clarets with succulent fruitcake-like nuances. Le Pin, Pétrus and Clinet are examples of hedonistically rich Merlot wines at their very best. It also plays a key supporting role in filling out the middle palate of the Cabernet-dominated wines of the Médoc and Graves.

Merlot is now grown in virtually all wine growing countries and is particularly successful in California, Chile and Northern Italy.

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2015 Berry Bros. & Rudd St Emilion by Ch. de Fonbel

Chateau de Fonbel, St. Emilion, Ready, but will keep,

This comes from a marvellous Grand Cru property managed by Alan Vauthier, co-owner of Ch. Ausone. Predominantly Merlot, it is a benchmark Saint-Emilion; the nose rich with Bramble fruit, mocha and vanilla, while the palate is silky and full-bodied. Drink now or over the next two years. A perfect match for roast lamb or rib of beef.
Max Lalondrelle, Wine Buyer

France > Bordeaux > St Emilion

7 Reviews

Bottle

£23.50

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£126.90 Saving £14.10

Bottle 12 x 75cl 220cs

£185.52

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2016 Berry Bros. & Rudd Pomerol, by Ch. Feytit-Clinet

Chateau Feytit Clinet, Ready, but will keep,

Ch. Feytit-CIinet has been making our Own Selection Pomerol for many years. We believe this particular vintage of theirs is one of the very best we have tasted. From the glossy, deep purple colour to the expansive, Merlot-dominated nose which explodes from the glass, there is great energy to this wine. Intense notes of ripe cherry, blackberry and chocolate show on the nose, with a wonderful depth and silky texture on the mouth. It will improve for a year or so, but is also sensational from the word go.
Max Lalondrelle, Wine Buyer

France > Bordeaux > Pomerol

4 Reviews

Bottle

£25.00

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£270.00 Saving £30.00

Bottle 12 x 75cl 250cs

£198.96

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2016 Berry Bros. & Rudd Chilean Merlot by Viña Doña Javiera, Maipo Valley

Viña Doña Javiera, Drink now,

On the nose our 2016 Chilean Merlot melds attractive hedgerow aromas with notes of cinnamon spice. Soft, plummy fruit comes to the fore on the palate with layers of intense blackberry fruit. The finish is deliciously rounded, smooth and fresh with a hint of sweet morello cherry. Incredibly versatile and very drinkable, this is quite simply the perfect all-rounder.
Catriona Felstead MW, Wine Buyer

Chile > Central Valley > Maipo

50 Reviews

Bottle 12 x 75cl 17cs

£59.52

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2016 Anthonij Rupert, Protea Merlot, Western Cape, South Africa

Anthonij Rupert, Drink now,

This juicy and approachable Merlot offers aromas of mulberry and plum. Well-balanced and structured throughout, there is a lovely freshness which runs all the way to a rich cocoa finish. This is one of our first wines to be sold under Helix closure – open simply by twisting the cork, the bottle is resealable and reusable.
Daisy Gatt, Buying Assistant

South Africa > Swartland

Bottle

£11.95

Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs

£40.80

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2017 Recanati Winery Merlot, Upper Galilee, Israel

Recanati Winery, Ready, but will keep,

Bottle

£16.00

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£172.80 Saving £19.20

Bottle 12 x 75cl 4cs

£117.96

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2015 Ch. Marsau, Côtes de Francs

Chateau Marsau, For laying down,

Ch. Marsau is a clearly a property that performs well in warm vintages, with 2005, 2009 and now 2015 showing that can really outperform its classification. The 100% Merlot in the wine is reminiscent of Pomerol and in these top vintages it is a fantastic buy for any Pomerol fan looking for value for money. It has a lovely fragrant blackberry laced nose with notes of violets. The palate is juicy and full with plush tannins and rich blackberry fruit, it offers great value and will drink well from 2018 through to 2025.

France > Bordeaux > Cotes De Francs

Case price (Bottle 6 x 75cl)

£105.60

Bottle 6 x 75cl 5cs

£75.00

Bottle 12 x 75cl 1cs

£180.00

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2011 Ch. du Pavillon, Canon-Fronsac

Chateau du Pavillon, Ready, but will keep,

This estate was established in 1925 by Victor Ponty and is now run by his grandson, Michel. It comprises four hectares of vineyards on a gentle, south-facing slope, in the underrated appellation of CanonFronsac (some 10 kilometres west of Pomerol). The average vine age here is 40 years.

The southerly aspect of Pavillon’s vines delivered properly ripe grapes – not uniformly the case in 2011 – which account for this wine’s rich bouquet and velvety texture. After six years in bottle (following a year’s barrel-ageing), it remains fresh, but has developed enticing aromas of leather and mushroom. Drink now to 2021.

France > Bordeaux > Canon Fronsac

Bottle

£19.95

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£215.40 Saving £24.00

Bottle 6 x 75cl 18cs

£76.74

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2016 Merlot Toreye, Eymann, Pfalz

Weingut Eymann, Ready, but will keep,

Bottle

£22.50

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£121.50 Saving £13.50

Bottle 6 x 75cl 11cs

£88.26

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2012 Ch. Grand Renouil, Canon-Fronsac

Ch. Grand Renouil, Ready, but will keep,

France > Bordeaux > Canon Fronsac

Bottle

£27.95

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£150.96 Saving £16.74

Bottle 6 x 75cl 6cs

£112.80

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2015 Ch. La Serre, St Emilion, Grand Cru Classé

Ets Jean Pierre Moueix, For laying down,

Bright fruit with a touch of creamy oak. Suave fruit on the palate with plenty of zest and freshness. Tannins refined. Minerality provides the tension. Clean and long on the finish.
Drink: 2020-2030
James Lawther MW - decanter.com

France > Bordeaux > St Emilion

Bottle

£37.00

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£195.60 Saving £26.40

Bottle 6 x 75cl 58cs

£150.00

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1998 Ch. L'Hermitage

Chateau l'Hermitage, Ready, but will improve,

France > Bordeaux > St Emilion

Case price (Bottle 12 x 75cl)

£571.20

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2014 Ridge Estate Merlot, Santa Cruz Mountains, California

Ridge Vineyards, Ready, but will keep,

100% Merlot. Rich, bright red fruits dominate this cuvee, with a density on the core of cherry and licorice. Tannins are rich and round with the sweetness form the American oak evident. Long length and concentrated.
Fiona Hayes, Wine Buyer

Usa > California > Santa Cruz County > Santa Cruz Mountains

Bottle

£51.00

Case price (12)

£549.48 Saving £62.52

Bottle 12 x 75cl 8cs

£431.88

Bottle 12 x 75cl 1cs

£415.00

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2012 Château de Quintus, St Emilion

Chateau Quintus, For laying down,

Briar, black currant and licorice root notes form the core, with good energy to the briary grip. A tobacco lining runs through the finish. Shows good length and cut overall. Drink now through 2022. 1,303 cases made.
James Molesworth - winespectator.com, Nov 2016

France > Bordeaux > St Emilion

Case price (Bottle 12 x 75cl)

£814.80

Bottle 12 x 75cl 1cs

£624.00

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2013 Galatrona, Fattorio Petrolo Galatrona

Fattoria Petrolo Galatrona, For laying down,

Italy > Tuscany > Igt Tuscany

Case price (Bottle 6 x 75cl)

£408.00

Bottle 6 x 75cl 3cs

£269.94

Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs

£350.00

Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs

£435.00

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2014 L'If, St Emilion

L'If, For laying down,

France > Bordeaux > St Emilion

New To BBX

Bottle 3 x 75cl 1cs

£550.00

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2014 Ch. Pavie, St Emilion

Chateau Pavie, For laying down,

France > Bordeaux > St Emilion

Case price (Bottle 6 x 75cl)

£1,369.20

Bottle 6 x 75cl 243cs

£1,128.00

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2013 Ch. Lafleur, Pomerol

Chateau Lafleur, For laying down,

A striking nose with cherry, violet and a lighter strawberry character coming through. There is a brilliant perfumed lift and purity to the nose – a head turner. Texture and weight on the palate that has been hard to come by this vintage. Lovely flesh of fruit with oh so fine tannins and a lovely edge and raciness thanks to the acid that cuts through the fruit. Poised, focused and very classy. One of the best in 2013. Serious wine.
Adam Bilbey - Sales Director

France > Bordeaux > Pomerol

Case price (Bottle 6 x 75cl)

£1,801.14

Bottle 6 x 75cl 37cs

£1,487.94

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2009 Vieux Château Certan, Pomerol

Vieux Chateau Certan, For laying down,

The 2009 Vieux Chateau Certan is a stunning wine. Incredibly sweet red cherry and damson fruit bursts on the tip of the tongue whilst a glorious minerality freshens the palate behind. You can feel the power here but it is all so beautifully balanced, like a tightrope walker perfecting his art. This is just so harmonious with incredibly dense but ultra fine tannins adding to the velvety mouthfeel. A wonderful achievement.

France > Bordeaux > Pomerol

Bottle

£316.00

Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs

£1,235.00

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Bottle 12 x 75cl 1cs

£4,000.00

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2009 Ch. Pavie, St Emilion

Chateau Pavie, For laying down,

Ch. Pavie’s 2009 is a rich style of Merlot wine with a huge concentration. Well balanced and well made with pretty blackcurrant fruit and supple tannins, this is the best Ch. Pavie we’ve tasted in years.

France > Bordeaux > St Emilion

1 Review

Case price (Bottle 6 x 75cl)

£2,006.34

Bottle 6 x 75cl 3cs

£1,658.94

Case price (Bottle 12 x 75cl)

£4,740.00

Bottle 12 x 75cl 9cs

£3,318.00

Bottle 6 x 75cl 3cs

£1,700.00

New To BBX

Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs

£1,798.00

Bottle 6 x 75cl 4cs

£1,800.00

Bottle 6 x 75cl 2cs

£1,990.00

Bottle 6 x 75cl 2cs

£2,050.00

Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs

£2,480.00

Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs

£3,050.00

Bottle 12 x 75cl 1cs

£3,100.00

Bottle 12 x 75cl 1cs

£3,150.00

Bottle 12 x 75cl 3cs

£3,500.00

Bottle 12 x 75cl 1cs

£3,800.00

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2015 Ch. Angélus, St Emilion

Chateau Angelus, For laying down,

There is a beguiling freshness and lift to this wine, a result of the high proportion of Cabernet Franc in the blend. This perfectly interweaves with the Merlot, which is ripe, fresh and lush.

Precise dark fruits, rich, juicy blackcurrants and blackberries combine with a healthy dollop of cream. Very tasty. The spiciness on the finish is incredibly well received. With a crunchy mouth-feel, the wine’s concentration is certainly attractive.

Blend: 62% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Franc

France > Bordeaux > St Emilion

1 Review

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Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs

£1,968.00

D. Magnum 1 x 300cl 1cs

£1,200.00

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2013 Ch. Ausone, St Emilion

Chateau Ausone, For laying down,

Very sweet cassis on the nose with a touch of violet, pure, and mineral. This wine is almost floating on the palate and very elegant. only a great terroir could have produced such an amazing wine in this vintage, it is focused, light but yet intense and seamless, very comparable to a to Grand cru burgundy where power does not comes from extraction but the terroir. It is free run juice on steroids...brilliant.
Max Lalondrelle - Fine Wine Buying Director

France > Bordeaux > St Emilion

Case price (Bottle 6 x 75cl)

£2,326.80

Bottle 6 x 75cl 2cs

£1,926.00

Bottle 3 x 75cl 2cs

£950.00

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Bottle 3 x 75cl 1cs

£1,216.00

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2014 Ch. Ausone, St Emilion

Chateau Ausone, For laying down,

There is real energy on the nose of the Grand Vin. Sweet, succulent and beautifully-perfumed with floral aromas and a touch of vanilla-spice. There is focus here, but a rewarding elegance too, even at this young age. Like La Conseillante and Ch. Figeac, this great estate has used its famous terroir to create a special wine in 2014. Light, silky, yet generous and lifting on the finish, it is a splendid result this year. Minerality follows on the lingering finish, with carefully- and well-managed tannins rounding things off. This is really good St Emilion.

France > Bordeaux > St Emilion

Case price (Bottle 6 x 75cl)

£3,507.60

Bottle 6 x 75cl 2cs

£2,910.00

Bottle 3 x 75cl 1cs

£1,220.00

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1999 Vieux Château Certan, Pomerol

Vieux Chateau Certan, Drink now,

France > Bordeaux > Pomerol

Case price (Jeroboam 1 x 500cl)

£1,097.32

Jeroboam 1 x 500cl 1cs

£899.99

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1981 Petrus, Pomerol

Petrus, Ready, but will keep,

"Evolved and open style with opulent aromas of mint and chocolate that follow though on the palate. Firm texture and a slightly dry finish. At its peak." 90/100 pts (Wine Spectator, Oct 1994)

France > Bordeaux > Pomerol

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Magnum

£3,475.60

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1982 Petrus, Pomerol

Petrus, Ready, but will keep,

A bottle bought from Edmund Penning-Rowsell's cellar. Lovely and sweet - very fleshy. Much more structured than the 1990s (Latour and Cheval) just served, also blind. Denser than the Mouton 1982. Very, very easy to like.
Jancis Robinson MW - jancisrobinson.com - April 2016

France > Bordeaux > Pomerol

Bottle

£5,138.59

Case price (Bottle 3 x 75cl)

£17,489.37

Original Wooden Case

Bottle 3 x 75cl 1cs

£14,567.97

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2012 Querciabella Palafreno

Querciabella, Ready, but will improve,

Italy > Tuscany

New To BBX

Bottle 6 x 75cl 2cs

£330.00

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2010 Ch. Teyssier, Montagne Saint-Emilion

Ch. Teyssier Montagne Saint Emilion, Ready, but will improve,

Ch. Teyssier is located in the tiny wine appellation of Montagne-St Emilion. The vineyard dates back to the 15th century and surrounds a charming 18th century château. The vineyard covers 21 hectares on a clay/limestone hillside to the north-east of St Emilion, and in the early 1990s received considerable investment, with much work done the vineyard and the cellar. As a result, the quality of wines improved exponentially.

Wines at this “petit château” level from the outstanding 2010 vintage are now at their prime. Here there are lovely evolved notes of plum and cedar, and a generous, neatly structured palate is driven by the equilibrium and exceptional conditions of the year.

An over-achieving estate for a number of years now, this dense purple wine exhibits oodles of creme de cassis and licorice, hints of subtle barbecue smoke and toast, terrific texture and a long, succulent, fleshy finish. It is not all that dissimilar from the 2009 in terms of its flamboyance and drinkability, although I suspect that analytically the pH is slightly lower and the tannins a bit higher than those of its older sibling. Drink it over the next 10-15 years.
Robert M. Parker, Jr. - The Wine Advocate# 205 - Feb 2013

France > Bordeaux > Montagne St Emilion

3 Reviews

Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs

£250.00

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2015 Ch. Moulin St Georges, St Emilion

Chateau Moulin Saint-Georges, For laying down,

All the 2015 wines from Ch. Ausone wowed us and Moulin Saint-Georges is often a leading contender in our category for great-value wine for the table in five years from the vintage, this year was no different. Concentrated fruit is blended superbly with tasty tannins and a deep, blackberry finish. It is a crowd-pleasing wine. Rewarding. It demonstrates all that is good about St Emilion.

Blend: 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc

France > Bordeaux > St Emilion

Bottle 12 x 75cl 1cs

£270.00

Bottle 12 x 75cl 1cs

£555.00

Magnum 6 x 150cl 1cs

£295.00

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2015 Ch. Beau-Séjour Becot, St Emilion

Chateau Beau-Sejour Becot, For laying down,

Displaying a tight-knit kernel of explosively ripe fruit on the mid-palate, a silky texture and beautiful balance, with enticing aromas of ripe berry fruit, this is tasty wine. It has a freshness and charm along with great finesse and very fine-grained tannins.

France > Bordeaux > St Emilion

Bottle 6 x 75cl 2cs

£300.00

New To BBX

Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs

£319.00

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2015 Ch. L'Evangile, Pomerol

Chateau L'Evangile, For laying down,

After the slightly leaner 2014, this is a full-bodied, rich, opulent Evangile with a powerful presence of ripe tannin and freshness provided by the 16% Cabernet Franc. Weighty but refined and with staying power.
Drink: 2022-2040
James Lawther MW - decanter.com

France > Bordeaux > Pomerol

Bottle 6 x 75cl 2cs

£1,088.00

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