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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Merlot Blanc is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Bordeaux, France.
Structurally it lands at light body, no tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for raspberries.
The regions that matter for it are Bordeaux, Ticino and North Fork of Long Island.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening and highly productive vigour.
Watch for the synonyms: Merlau Blanc.
At the table it suits broccoli with oyster sauce, smoked eel and couscous with beef and raisins.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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broccoli with oyster sauce
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smoked eel
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couscous with beef and raisins
Also labelled.
Merlau Blanc.
Bottles to look for.
- Bridge Lane Merlot Blanc, North Fork of Long Island, USA
- Castello di Cantone Galanthus Bianco di Merlot, Ticino, Switzerland
- Daniel Huber Volpe Matta Bianco di Merlot IGT della Svizzera Italiana, Switzerland
- Fumagalli Millevolti Bianco Riserva, Ticino, Switzerland
- Fumagalli Ronco d'Arzo Bianco, Ticino, Switzerland
- Marceline Vineyards Merlot Blanc, Virginia, USA
- Wunderstaa Wein Merlot Bianco, Schaffhausen, Switzerland
Merlot Blanc: common questions
01.What does Merlot Blanc taste like?+
Merlot Blanc tastes of raspberries. Structurally it lands at light body, no tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Merlot Blanc from?+
Merlot Blanc originates in Bordeaux, France.
03.Where is Merlot Blanc grown?+
The key regions for Merlot Blanc are Bordeaux, Ticino and North Fork of Long Island.
04.What food pairs with Merlot Blanc?+
Pour it with broccoli with oyster sauce, smoked eel and couscous with beef and raisins.
05.What else is Merlot Blanc called?+
Merlot Blanc is also labelled Merlau Blanc.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.