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Key regions
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Synonyms
Malbec - Merlot is a red blend rather than a single variety, and it traces back to Bordeaux, France.
Structurally it lands at full body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for plum, blackberry, cherry, vanilla, spice and oak.
The regions that matter for it are Cahors, Mendoza, Hawke’s Bay and Alexander Valley.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, medium vigour and a preference for warm.
It blends readily with Cabernet Sauvignon and Tannat.
Watch for the synonyms: Malbec-Merlot and Malbec Merlot.
At the table it suits traditional beef casserole, grilled rib-eye steak and cumin-rubbed lamb pitas.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
01
traditional beef casserole
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grilled rib-eye steak
03
cumin-rubbed lamb pitas
Also labelled.
Malbec-Merlot, Malbec Merlot.
Bottles to look for.
- Cable Bay Five Hills Estate Vineyard, Waiheke Island, New Zealand
- Chateau Carbonneau 'PurJus', Sainte-Foy Cotes de Bordeaux, France
- Chateau du Caillau Malbec, Cahors, France
- Chateau du Cedre 'Cedre Heritage' Malbec, Cahors, France
- Chateau Eugenie Tradition, Cahors, France
- Chateau Eugenie Tsar Pierre Le Grand, Cahors, France
- Chateau La Coustarelle, Cahors, France
- Chateau Lagrezette Cuvee Dame Honneur, France
Malbec - Merlot: common questions
01.What does Malbec - Merlot taste like?+
Malbec - Merlot tastes of plum, blackberry, cherry, vanilla, spice and oak. Structurally it lands at full body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Malbec - Merlot from?+
Malbec - Merlot originates in Bordeaux, France.
03.Where is Malbec - Merlot grown?+
The key regions for Malbec - Merlot are Cahors, Mendoza, Hawke's Bay and Alexander Valley.
04.What food pairs with Malbec - Merlot?+
Pour it with traditional beef casserole, grilled rib-eye steak and cumin-rubbed lamb pitas.
05.What else is Malbec - Merlot called?+
Malbec - Merlot is also labelled Malbec-Merlot and Malbec Merlot.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.