Merlot
About this grape variety
Merlot is among those varieties that ripen somewhat late. It is grown in virtually all major wine-producing areas, including Valais.
It prefers vine parcels that are not too dry. Its ideal growing conditions are clay soils, often at the base of slopes.
It is a charming wine on its own but when blended with others the body and suaveness it offers are incomparable.
Merlot
145 ha out of 4675 ha, or 3.1%
Tasting profile
173 wine producers cultivate this grape variety
Find a cellarEtymology
From the French word Merle meaning blackbird—a bird which particulary likes berries
wine cellar(s)
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Charrat
11 wines from this cellar
Cave du Vieux Chêne
The wines, aged in the traditional way, reflect the enthusiasm and passion of the young winegrower who manages the estate.
Fully
27 wines from this cellar
Maison Gilliard
Since 1930, the family-owned 7.7-ha estate in Fully, led by Henri Valloton, continues the winemaking heritage and obtained bio certification in 2021.
Saillon
11 wines from this cellar
Cave Luisier
Based on Clement Luisier's beliefs and a love of nature, the winery has been converting to certified organic production since the beginning of 2021.
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