Merlot You wouldn’t think it to be the case, but Merlot ages just as well as Cabernet Sauvignon. Wines become softer and often more smoky (think tobacco) with age. Right-bank Bordeaux is a great place to start with aging Merlot. Monastrell (aka Mourvèdre) has extremely high tannin and color.
Moreover, is a 20 year old Merlot still good?
But most other wines, especially inexpensive ones, are meant to be drunk “young”, within a year or two of bottling. They will remain safe to drink (assuming the seal is intact), but be less pleasurable as they age beyond their best date. If you have a 20–year–old bottle hanging around, there’s no harm in trying.
Beside this, how long can you age Merlot? Merlot: 3-5 years. Zinfandel: 2-5 years. Chardonnay: 2-3 years. Better ones can keep for 5-7 years.
Simply so, what is the best age for Merlot?
Wine Aging Chart
| Wine | Color | Aging Window (Years) |
|---|---|---|
| Merlot | Red | 3–15 |
| Malbec | Red | 5–10 |
| Sangiovese | Red | 10–30 |
| Monastrell | Red | 7–20 |