Merlot is a red produced by Maison Castel in Vin de France, France. 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
Appellation: Vin de France
Country: France
Grapes: Merlot
Tasting profile (AI-generated)
Structure: medium-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry
This is a straightforward, everyday French Merlot from Maison Castel, a large negociant known for accessible, affordable table wines sold widely at supermarkets. Expect soft, juicy red and dark fruit flavors with gentle tannins and easy drinkability, without much complexity or oak influence. It's an easygoing wine best enjoyed young and slightly chilled with casual meals.
Serving: Serve at 15–17 °C.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Merlot from?
Merlot is produced by Maison Castel in Vin de France, France.
What grapes are in Merlot?
Merlot is made from Merlot.