Merlot vs Chenin Blanc
The Grapes
Merlot
Red grape
Merlot — One of the world's most planted red grapes, native to Bordeaux and the primary variety in Saint-Émilion and Pomerol
Chenin Blanc
White grape
Chenin Blanc — versatile white grape from the Loire Valley, France. Produces a range from bone dry to lusciously sweet, with honey and quince notes.