Grand Cru Merlot
Everyday Merlot from a label we have carried for years.
The story behind Grand Cru
Grand Cru is a value label, not a chateau, and we treat it that way. The wines are straightforward varietal bottlings made to be opened young, and the Merlot follows the soft, plummy, low-tannin script that made the grape the most planted red in Bordeaux and the backbone of countless everyday pours. Nothing here is built for the cellar.
We have stocked this line for years because it does one job well: a dependable red at a price that lets you keep a bottle open on a Tuesday. If you want a Merlot with more grip and oak, we have those too. If you want the honest, easy version, Grand Cru Merlot is it.
Explore the Grand Cru range
Three Grand Cru bottlings on the shelf, all $6.99, all built for the same easygoing job. Merlot is the red to start with.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Cru Merlot 750mL | Red wine, Merlot | 750mL | Soft plum and cherry, light tannin, easy finish |
| Grand Cru Chardonnay 750mL | White wine, Chardonnay | 750mL | Rounded orchard fruit, gentle oak, everyday pour |
| Grand Cru Pinot Noir 750mL | Red wine, Pinot Noir | 750mL | Light body, red berry, low tannin |
Which Grand Cru is right for you?
All three Grand Cru bottles sit at $6.99, which is the whole point of the line. The Merlot is the one to reach for when you want a red that does not ask anything of you: open it, pour it, finish it with dinner. At this price you can keep a bottle in the rack and a spare in the closet. Call ahead on the Merlot, since it moves fast.
Soft enough for tomato sauce, cheap enough to open without thinking.
A white that pleases a crowd and leaves budget for the good bottle.
Low tannin and light body for anyone who finds Cabernet too much.
Grand Cru cocktails and pairings
Merlot this soft wants food that does not fight it. Keep the seasoning mild and the fat coming.