Bordeaux
France Regions:
Southwest near Atlantic Coast, northern part of Acquitaine region, Gironde department
Geographic Features:
The West of Gironde is coastal and flanked by the Atlantic Ocean. The city of Bordeaux is built on the wide, deep river Garonne, which merges with the Dordogne and flow out to the Atlantic along the Gironde estuary.
Principal Grapes:
For reds, Merlot (dominates on the Right Bank), Cabernet Sauvignon (dominates on the Left Bank), Cabernet Franc, and a small amount of Petit Verdot, Malbec and Carménère. For whites, Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon, along with some Muscadelle used in Sauternes.
Our Appellations:
Médoc
Southwest near Atlantic Coast, northern part of Acquitaine region, Gironde department
Geographic Features:
The West of Gironde is coastal and flanked by the Atlantic Ocean. The city of Bordeaux is built on the wide, deep river Garonne, which merges with the Dordogne and flow out to the Atlantic along the Gironde estuary.
Principal Grapes:
For reds, Merlot (dominates on the Right Bank), Cabernet Sauvignon (dominates on the Left Bank), Cabernet Franc, and a small amount of Petit Verdot, Malbec and Carménère. For whites, Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon, along with some Muscadelle used in Sauternes.
Our Appellations:
Médoc
- Haut-Médoc: From Salty Marshes to Viable Vines
17th century Dutch engineering created these world-renowed vineyards. - Château Semonlon Haut-Médoc
Good value Médoc from this winery near Margaux. - Château Grand Poujeaux Moulis--still coming? need info
- The "Noble Rot" of Sauternes
A key factor in sweet taste and full consistency. - Château Haut-Mayne Sauternes
Rich, sweet white from Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc.
- Château de Cugat Bordeaux Supérieur
Benoit Meyer has created several premier reds for this winery. - Tour de Mirambeau Bordeaux Supérieur and Entre-Deux-Mers
The Despagne family produces a variety of reds and whites. - Château Lestrille-Capmartin Bordeaux
Jean-Louis Roumage combines traditional with modern techniques.
- Vineyards of Saint-Émilion
One of Bordeaux's highest-volume wine-producing appellations. - Château Louvie-Christian Veyry Saint-Émilion
Louvie's Saint-Émilion Grand Cru is an excellent value.
- The Red Wines of Blaye
AOC updates result in more concentrated reds. - Château l'Embrun Blaye
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Malbec are in this pretty wine.