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Merlot is a dark blue-colored wine grape variety, that is used as both a blending grape and for varietal wines. The name Merlot is thought to be a diminutive of merle, the French name for the blackbird, probably a reference to the color of the grape.
Merlot originally comes from Bordeaux where it is the other great variety along with Cabernet Sauvignon. It now grows around the world, and in particular Chile, where it is extensively grown and one of their key selling points.erlot. Merlot originally comes from Bordeaux where it is the other great variety along with Cabernet Sauvignon. It now grows around the world, and in particular Chile, where it is extensively grown and one of their key selling points. Merlot generally produces plummy flavoured wines, that are soft and fruity.