Merot
Bordeaux cepage is cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc and merlot
Claret typically refers to red wine from the Bordeaux region in France. It is typically a blended wine made from grapes such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc.
merlot is made with red grapes and cabernet is made with blue grapes
merlot is made with red grapes and cabernet is made with blue grapes
"Bordolese" refers to a style of wine that originates from the Bordeaux region of France. It typically describes wines made from grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc, characterized by their rich flavors, tannins, and aging potential. Additionally, "bordolese" can also denote certain winemaking techniques or practices associated with Bordeaux wines.
* Cooking Claret * Pommeroy's Plonk * Pommeroy's Very Ordinary * Chateau Thames Embankment * Chateau Fleet Street
Cabernet Sauvignon.
Merlot is a cousin of Cabernet Sauvignon.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Because that's what it's most suited for.
I serve mine in the classic Large Bordeaux glass. Two of these will comfortably hold a bottle of Merlot.
John Batelle is a fan of wine, particularly cabernet and merlot.