Merlot

Merlot is a dark blue-colored wine grape variety, that is used as both a blending grape and for varietal wines. … Along with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot, Merlot is one of the primary grapes used in Bordeauxwine, and it is the most widely planted grape in the Bordeauxwine regions.