Merlot is a red produced by Bacchus Weinhaus Graf Eltz in Rheingau, Germany. Made from Merlot. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Region: Rheingau
Country: Germany
Grapes: Merlot
Tasting profile
Structure: medium-bodied, medium tannin, high acidity, dry
Merlot from the Rheingau is an unusual thing, since the region is Riesling country and Germany's climate was long marginal for Bordeaux varieties. Expect a lighter, fresher Merlot than France or California give: red and dark cherry with plum, a herbal, faintly earthy edge and soft, fine tannin, medium-bodied with the brisk acidity of a cool climate. More Loire than Pomerol in shape, and best served slightly cool.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Rheingau, Germany
Rheingau — a compact, historic wine region in Germany where the Rhine briefly turns to flow east-to-west, giving a long stretch of south-facing slopes.
Merlot
Merlot is a red grape from Bordeaux, one of the world's most planted varieties, valued for its softness, generosity and its role as a blending partner to Cabernet Sauvignon.
More wines
From Bacchus Weinhaus Graf Eltz
- Dexheimer Doktor Silvaner — Bacchus Weinhaus Graf Eltz, Rheinhessen
- Freinsheimer Rosenbühl Scheurebe Kabinett — Bacchus Weinhaus Graf Eltz, Freinsheim
- Guldentaler Schlosskapelle Kerner Kabinett — Bacchus Weinhaus Graf Eltz, Guldental
More red wines from Rheingau
- Assmannshäuser Spätburgunder „Rotschiefer“ — Künstler, Rheingau
- Cuvée Red Dealcoholised — Carl Jung, Rheingau
Frequently asked questions
Where is Merlot from?
Merlot is produced by Bacchus Weinhaus Graf Eltz in Rheingau, Germany.
What grapes are in Merlot?
Merlot is made from Merlot.