Cab merlot and petit Verdot together is a meritage, right?
Other Cab and Chard in progress.. What's next?
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Yup!
As I think you know, a Meritage (which is a trademarked name) is a non-Bordeaux wine made from the traditional Bordeaux grapes. Those include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot, St. Macaire, Gros Verdot, or Carmenère.
IIRC, modern Bordeaux wines only use Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Petit Verdot.
Paul,
A Bordeaux only has to use at least two of those varieties, right? Just started getting interested in Bordeaux after the bottle I enjoyed the other night, but haven't had the chance to hit the library yet. So you can be my substitute teacher for today, if you don't mind. Thanks.
Bordeaux wines are typically dominated by either Cabernet (left bank) or Merlot (right bank). Let's say 60-70% of the bottle. Then, on a left bank Bordeaux, the remaining wine will usually be the Merlot and either a Cab Franc or the Petite Verdot. For, right bank, the remains are usually Cab and either Cab Franc or the PV.
They're also called Clarets in England or Meritage elsewhere.
In addition to the jgman's excellent information, and to directly answer your question, ceeaton, my understanding is that they may use only one of the varietals, if desired. Moreover, 100% Merlot wines are, in fact, produced in St. Emilion and Pomerol.
Thank you both for providing me my "daily lesson". It is much appreciated!
Okay - I have serious impulse control issues. I bought a WE Eclipse Stags Leap Merlot and a peach apricot chard from LP today. Should show up by Tuesday.
Jim,
If you want to start therapy, I'll stop by and pick up that Stags Leap Merlot. I think it will make your feel better and more in control.
If you want to start therapy, I'll stop by and pick up that Stags Leap Merlot. I think it will make your feel better and more in control.
I don't have a problem... I can stop anytime I want.
