Usage Note
Merlot is one of the most planted red wine grape varieties in France and worldwide. It is the dominant grape of Bordeaux's right bank, particularly in Pomerol and Saint-Émilion. The final t is silent, as with most French wine names. Un verre de merlot is a natural way to order the wine.
Examples
"Ce merlot vient de la région de Bordeaux."
Natural Translation
This merlot comes from the Bordeaux region.
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