3 days ago
These merlots are best things to come out of Chile since Pedro Pascal
While Argentina was laying claim to Malbec as their own variety, the Chileans were doing the same with Merlot to the extent that Chilean Merlot became a marketable entity in a way that Merlot from other countries didn't.
The style is rich, plummy, generous and not terribly expensive and despite its historic ties with Spain, their winemakers have been far more influenced by France, due to the influx of large numbers of French settlers in the 20th century.
They brought knowledge of stainless steel fermentation tanks and the use of oak for aging and created a style distinctive enough to be recognised in its own right.
So let's raise a glass to Chilean Merlot
Louis Phillipe Edwards Gran Reserva Merlot
A high altitude Merlot with black cherries, autumn fruits and a silky texture. An outstanding wine for the price. Well done, Majestic.
Majestic Wines £10 per bottle or £9 mixed six
Pichikura Merlot, Videos Marchigue 2023
A friend bought me this and I am glad they did. Fresh and lively on the nose with a soft almost mature easy style of fruit and tannins on the palate. Complex, refined and gorgeous.
Corney&Barrow, £9.95
