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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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

7 Reviews

Bottle

£9.50

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£51.36 Saving £5.64

Bottle 12 x 75cl 208cs

£59.52

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2014 Instant Bécot, Famille Bécot, Bordeaux

Famille Becot, Ready, but will keep,

A modern, fruit driven blend of Merlot (70%) and Cabernet Franc, sourced from the Bécot family’s three Right bank properties: Château Beau-Séjour Bécot, Château La Gomerie and Château Joanin. L’Instant is characterised by bright, ripe black fruit aromas, supple tannins and – in keeping with the ’14 vintage – fresh acidity. Drink 2016 to 2019.

France > Bordeaux

3 Reviews

Bottle

£14.50

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£78.30 Saving £8.70

Bottle 6 x 75cl 126cs

£52.26

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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

1 Review

Bottle

£23.50

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£126.90 Saving £14.10

Bottle 12 x 75cl 53cs

£185.52

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2015 Berry Bros. & Rudd Pomerol, by Ch. Feytit-Clinet

Chateau Feytit Clinet, Ready, but will keep,

Pomerol produces arguably the finest Merlot-based wines in the world; renowned for displaying both elegance and intensity. This wine is suave and polished, with a nose dense with ripe, plummy, berry fruit. The palate is layered with ripe, concentrated red and black cherries, building to a long finish. From the excellent 2015 vintage, this is a highly successful wine.
Max Lalondrelle, Wine Buyer

France > Bordeaux > Pomerol

7 Reviews

Bottle

£25.00

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£127.14 Saving £22.86

Bottle 12 x 75cl 110cs

£185.88

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2011 Ch. Grand Renouil, Canon-Fronsac

Ch. Grand Renouil, Ready, but will keep,

The 2011 vintage was successful here: the wine is subtle but alluring on the nose, with aromas of blackberry and liquorice. After five years in bottle, the tannins are supple, but the fresh acidity – indicative of a well-ventilated northwest-facing site – remains. A touch of new oak (25 percent) contributes a satisfying toasty note to the long finish. Drink now to 2021.
Will Heslop, Wine Buyer

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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2012 Fugues de Nenin, Pomerol

Chateau Nenin, For laying down,

France > Bordeaux > Pomerol

Bottle

£31.00

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£311.88 Saving £60.12

Bottle 12 x 75cl 35cs

£233.88

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2010 Ch. Laroque, St Emilion

Chateau Laroque, Ready, but will keep,

Now entering its eagerly-awaited prime, this strikes a perfect balance between classicism and fruit-driven approachability. Laroque is a sizeable estate, but less than half of its 61 hectares is deemed worthy of inclusion in this, the Grand Vin. It's a blend of 87 percent Merlot and 11 percent Cabernet Franc, with just a dash of Cabernet Sauvignon, from the estate's older vines, which are overlooked by one of the Right Bank's most equisite chateau.
Will Heslop - BBR Buyer

France > Bordeaux > St Emilion

Bottle

£32.00

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£318.00 Saving £66.00

Bottle 6 x 75cl 172cs

£119.46

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2013 Ch. Larcis Ducasse, St Emilion

Ch. Larcis Ducasse, For laying down,

The 2013 Larcis Ducasse exhibits a deep colour with a touch of purple. At first the nose is dubdued, but slowly opens up to offer hints of glossy kirsch and delicious sweet fruit. Medium bodied in the mouth, the sweet cherry combines with scented dark floral notes and light tannins and crunchy red currents on the finish. This is a vintage that requires exceptional hard work in the vineyard and a light touch in the winery and the team at Larcis were committed to both. A pretty, medium term wines that should be drinking well from 2016+.

France > Bordeaux > St Emilion

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2001 Ch. Larcis Ducasse, St Emilion

Ch. Larcis Ducasse, Ready, but will keep,

France > Bordeaux > St Emilion

H/Bottle

£36.00

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2007 Ch. Larcis Ducasse, St Emilion

Ch. Larcis Ducasse, Ready, but will keep,

During the 1940s and 1950s Larcis Ducasse was considered one of St Emilion's very top estates, but under Nicolas Thienpont the last few vintages have been better than ever. Biodynamic principles and the famous Cte Pavie terroir have produced a perfumed, Merlot-dominated (89%) St Emilion with generous fruit and supple tannins. There is a wonderfully fresh, citrus edge to the raspberry and blackberry nose, while the initially restrained palate explodes with crunchy blackcurrant and creamy plum towards a pure, mineral, mocha finish. If you have never tried this St Emilion rising star, this is a great place to start.

France > Bordeaux > St Emilion

Bottle

£45.00

Bottle 12 x 75cl 1cs

£350.00

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2000 Ch. Larcis Ducasse, St Emilion

Ch. Larcis Ducasse, Ready, but will keep,

France > Bordeaux > St Emilion

Case price (Bottle 12 x 75cl)

£578.28

Bottle 12 x 75cl 47cs

£456.00

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2013 Ch. Beauséjour Duffau Lagarosse, St. Emilion

Ch. Beausejour-Duffau Lagarrosse, For laying down,

The 2013 Beauséjour (Duffau Lagarrosse) offers impressive intensity given the growing season with crisp and pure dark cherries, raspberry coulis and subtle earthy bordering upon loamy scents. The oak here is nicely enmeshed and attests some clever winemaking in this challenging season. The palate is well balanced with a little chewiness on the entry. There is admirable weight here, even if I discerned more finesse and precision on the 2013 Pavie-Macquin. Still, this constitutes a sterling effort and it should give 10 to 15 years of pleasure, possibly longer.
Neal Martin - The Wine Advocate #227, Oct 2016

France > Bordeaux > St Emilion

Case price (Bottle 6 x 75cl)

£318.00

Bottle 6 x 75cl 4cs

£252.00

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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 4cs

£624.00

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2013 Galatrona, Fattorio Petrolo Galatrona

Fattoria Petrolo Galatrona, For laying down,

Italy > Tuscany > Igt Tuscany

New To BBX

Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs

£305.00

Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs

£420.00

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2015 Galatrona, Fattorio Petrolo Galatrona

Fattoria Petrolo Galatrona, For laying down,

Italy > Tuscany > Igt Tuscany

Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs

£366.00

Bottle 6 x 75cl 3cs

£398.00

Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs

£399.00

Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs

£585.00

Imperial 1 x 600cl 1cs

£580.00

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2006 Ch. Canon, St Emilion

Chateau Canon, Ready, but will improve,

France > Bordeaux > St Emilion

Case price (Bottle 12 x 75cl)

£851.88

Bottle 12 x 75cl 10cs

£683.88

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2007 Ch. Canon, St Emilion

Chateau Canon, Ready, but will keep,

Lively dark crimson. Very smart and complex on the nose - distinctively different. Really focused and rich but not sweet. Real lift and drive. So complete! Opulent on the nose but nothing remotely simple and sweet. Throbs with excitement.
Jancis Robinson. 7th April 2017.

France > Bordeaux > St Emilion

Bottle

£72.00

Case price (12)

£736.68 Saving £127.32

Bottle 12 x 75cl 9cs

£587.88

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2009 Ch. Larcis Ducasse, St Emilion

Ch. Larcis Ducasse, Ready, but will improve,

An intense, lifted perfume, from the 19% Cabernet Franc, burst from the glass upon tasting this wine whilst the supple elegance of perfectly ripe (but not overripe) 81% Merlot added a fine, silky balance. The stylish, ripe tannins then melted away leaving a long, long finish with a Ribena kick at the end. Simply delicious.

France > Bordeaux > St Emilion

Case price (Bottle 12 x 75cl)

£923.88

Bottle 12 x 75cl 2cs

£743.88

Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs

£360.00

Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs

£370.00

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2012 Ch. Canon, St Emilion

Chateau Canon, For laying down,

Under John Kolasa, this is an Estate that has really ramped up the quality in recent years, and 2012 is no exception. It shows a silky, seductive nose, with a core of cherry and red currant fruit, surrounded by higher toned notes of violets, autumn leaves and that toasty mocha edge. The seduction continues on the palate with sweet fleshy Merlot fruit coated by fine tannins and toasty spice notes from the oak. There is a freshness, energy and overall balance that really impresses in 2012. It is certainly one of the more successful wines from St Emilion this year.
Hong Kong Fine Wine Team
I love the weight to this wine thanks to the soft and buttery Merlot and 30 year old vines. The fruit is succulent with a richness we have come to expect from Chateau Canon. Patience is required but you will be rewarded with elegance, freshness and a brightness of fruit. 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc.
Laura Atkinson, Private Account Manager

France > Bordeaux > St Emilion

Bottle

£78.00

Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs

£370.00

Bottle 12 x 75cl 1cs

£770.00

Magnum 3 x 150cl 1cs

£345.00

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2011 Ch. la Conseillante, Pomerol

Chateau La Conseillante, For laying down,

I love this wine, and if I had listened to my parents, studied and got a ‘proper’ job I might possibly have been able to afford to drink it! OK, let’s pretend I didn’t do the job that I love for a moment and look at this little tinker. There are very few wines in 2011 that are sexy, Ch. la Conseillante really is. It has curves, elegance, vibrancy and laser like cool precision that makes it one of the superstars of the vintage.

When we cram ourselves back into the minibus between Châteaux tastings we always have a few minutes to chew things over, comparing and contrasting our notes. When we left Ch. la Conseillante there was a revered silence for a few minutes and one of my colleagues said “Scarlett Johanssen”. “Close”, I corrected “Salma”. What followed was a collective, sage like nodding of agreement from the bus and we moved on. Superb this year, as it is indeed most.
Simon Staples, Berrys’ Fine Wine Director

France > Bordeaux > Pomerol

Case price (Bottle 12 x 75cl)

£1,010.28

Bottle 12 x 75cl 5cs

£815.88

Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs

£390.00

Bottle 6 x 75cl 4cs

£395.00

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2008 Ch. la Conseillante, Pomerol

Chateau La Conseillante, Ready, but will improve,

Situated next door to Petrus and Cheval Blanc this gave me more instant pleasure than both this year. Glorious, sexy, seductive; these were the words that sprang to mind when tasting 2008 Ch. la Conseillante. One of our 2008 favourite wines on the Right Bank, this just exudes Burgundian class, all held together with a rich Bordeaux core. With an opulent, beautifully perfumed nose of almost Ribena-like concentration, this has layers and layers of fruit and a powerful, chocolate finish carried by an excellent ball of fruit all wrapped up with grainy tannins that lasts across the palate and beyond.

France > Bordeaux > Pomerol

Bottle

£104.00

Bottle 12 x 75cl 2cs

£1,030.00

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Magnum 6 x 150cl 1cs

£930.00

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2005 Ch. Larcis Ducasse, St Emilion

Ch. Larcis Ducasse, Ready, but will improve,

France > Bordeaux > St Emilion

Berrys' Carton

Bottle

£225.00

Bottle 12 x 75cl 1cs

£1,975.00

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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 46cs

£1,128.00

En Primeur

Bottle 6 x 75cl 35cs

£1,128.00

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2011 Ch. Angélus, St Emilion

Chateau Angelus, For laying down,

Hubert de Bouard has once again proved himself to be the master of challenging vintage conditions with a sumptuously attractive wine from Angélus. This vineyard benefits from a fairly high percentage of Cabernet Franc and this year this variety has brought a beguiling freshness and lift to the blend, perfectly counter-balancing the lush texture of the ripe Merlot.

There is an exceptional depth of fruit, a satin texture on the palate and exceptionally well-managed tannins. The oak is quite prominent at this stage but such is the concentration of fruit that I have no doubt it will easily absorb the wood in a few months' time. A real success for the vintage.

France > Bordeaux > St Emilion

Case price (Bottle 6 x 75cl)

£1,549.14

Bottle 6 x 75cl 2cs

£1,277.94

Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs

£1,280.00

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2009 Vieux Ch. 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

Case price (Bottle 12 x 75cl)

£3,415.08

Bottle 12 x 75cl 1cs

£2,819.88

Bottle

£335.00

Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs

£2,100.00

Bottle 12 x 75cl 1cs

£2,624.00

Bottle 12 x 75cl 1cs

£2,625.00

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2006 Vieux Château Certan, Pomerol

Vieux Chateau Certan, For laying down,

The modest, but enormously talented Alexandre Thienpont has produced a sublime 2006 VCC (as it is known) with a finesse and silkiness rarely found outside top Grand Cru Red Burgundy. As usual, this is no blockbuster but has a piercing intensity, alongside great balance and harmony. Its attractive, pure, perfumed nose is followed by round, but very fine, crisp, sweet, crushed raspberry fruit, silky tannins and a lovely lively creaminess. Only 3000 cases of this wine have been made so we suggest you get your hands on one toute de suite before they sell out. A magnificent Pomerol.

France > Bordeaux > Pomerol

Magnum

£320.00

New To BBX

Bottle 12 x 75cl 2cs

£1,550.00

Bottle 12 x 75cl 1cs

£1,680.00

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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

Case price (Bottle 12 x 75cl)

£4,012.80

Bottle 12 x 75cl 13cs

£3,318.00

En Primeur

Bottle 6 x 75cl 9cs

£1,659.00

Bottle 6 x 75cl 4cs

£2,000.00

Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs

£2,240.00

Bottle 12 x 75cl 1cs

£4,000.00

Magnum 6 x 150cl 1cs

£3,200.00

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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 3 x 75cl)

£1,030.20

Bottle 3 x 75cl 11cs

£852.00

Case price (Bottle 6 x 75cl)

£2,326.80

Bottle 6 x 75cl 2cs

£1,926.00

Bottle 3 x 75cl 3cs

£938.00

Bottle 3 x 75cl 1cs

£1,199.00

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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 3 x 75cl)

£1,087.80

Bottle 3 x 75cl 1cs

£900.00

Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs

£2,268.00

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2012 Ch. Ausone, St Emilion

Chateau Ausone, For laying down,

With 55% Cabernet Franc and 45% Merlot, this is a rigorous wine, precise, compelling and striking. As with Chapelle d’Ausone, the quality and ripeness of the Cabernet Franc was complete, but the late summer rains compromised the concentration expected of a great year. It is the politesse, however, which marks this wine out. A remarkable seam of freshness invigorates the wine, more so than in 2011 and one is left with a sensation of an almost Thatcher-esque dressing-down; perhaps uncomfortable in parts, but also poised, composed and certainly thorough and, depending on your expectations, almost certainly good for you in the long run. There is no immediate gratification here, but a class act for the medium to long term.
Mark Pardoe MW, Wine Buying Director

France > Bordeaux > St Emilion

Case price (Bottle 3 x 75cl)

£1,271.40

Bottle 3 x 75cl 1cs

£1,053.00

Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs

£2,100.00

Bottle 6 x 75cl 2cs

£2,288.00

Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs

£2,300.00

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