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Bordeaux wine

Saint Émilion, Pomerol, Médoc and Graves: Bordeaux wines

Bordeaux is the second largest winemaking area in France, and the rivers that occupy this region are what define its most important subdivisions ("the right bank of the Dordogne", "Entre-deux-Mers" and "the left bank of the Garonne"). There are seven areas of maximum interest in Bordeaux, and these divide their production based on their land or "terroir", which mark their origin with quite different styles. As a final result, Bordeaux wines are grouped into four types of red wines and two types of white of different qualities (Rouge Bordeaux and Bordeaux Superieur, Rouge Côtes de Bordeaux, Rouge Libourne, Rouge Graves and Medoc, dry white wines and sweet white wines) .

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Château de Fonbel 2022

A coupage with a pleasantly unique style

France   AOC Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Bordeaux)

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Château Lagrange 2020

A powerful wine with the character of a unique terroir

France   AOC Saint-Julien (Bordeaux)

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Château Cantemerle 2022

The true essence of the Haut-Medoc

France   AOC Haut-Medoc (Bordeaux)

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Lynch Réserve Rouge 2018

The elegance of Bordeaux at an affordable price

France   AOC Bordeaux Supérieur (Bordeaux)

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Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste 2022

The richness, complexity and elegance of the AOC Pauillac

France   AOC Pauillac (Bordeaux)

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Château Montlandrie 2018

A generous red wine with a commendable fruit depth

France   AOC Castillon-Côtes de... (Bordeaux)

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Château de Fieuzal Blanc 2020

A coupage full of nuances from an exceptional terroir

France   AOC Pessac-léognan (Bordeaux)

Château de Fieuzal Blanc 2020
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Château Grand Corbin-Despagne 2022

An A.O.C. Grand Cru Classé. Saint-Émilion

France   AOC Saint-Émilion (Bordeaux)

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Château Suduiraut 2020

Impressive balance between sweetness, freshness and longevity

France   AOC Sauternes Premier Cru... (Bordeaux)

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Château Fombrauge 2022

Possibly one of the most interesting red wines from Bordeaux

France   AOC Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Bordeaux)

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Château Puygueraud 2022

A 100% Cotes de Francs red

France   AOC Francs - Côtes de Bordeaux (Bordeaux)

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Château Sénéjac 2022

The class of a soil

France   AOC Haut-Medoc (Bordeaux)

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Château Tronquoy 2022

The wine of magnates and billionaires

France   AOC Saint Estèphe (Bordeaux)

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Château De Pez 2019

A complex, powerful and rounded red wine from Saint Estèphe, Bordeaux

France   AOC Saint Estèphe (Bordeaux)

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Château Grand Corbin-Despagne 2020

An A.O.C. Grand Cru Classé. Saint-Émilion

France   AOC Saint-Émilion (Bordeaux)

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Château Pavie 2020

A Premier Gran Cru Classé A from Saint-Emilion

France   AOC Saint-Émilion (Bordeaux)

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Château Puygueraud Blanc 2022

Surprising white on lees

France   AOC Francs - Côtes de Bordeaux (Bordeaux)

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Château Haut-Brisson 2022

A unique wine from an exceptional terroir

France   AOC Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Bordeaux)

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Château Grand Corbin-Despagne 2015

An A.O.C. Grand Cru Classé. Saint-Émilion

France   AOC Saint-Émilion (Bordeaux)

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Château Le Puy Rose-Marie 2021

Wonderful pink purity

France   Vin de France (Bordeaux)

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Château Ormes De Pez 2022

A gateway to the marvelous world of Bordeaux

France   AOC Saint Estèphe (Bordeaux)

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The Bordeaux region is located in the area of Aquitaine, in southwest France. Flanked by the Gironde estuary, there are 115,000 hectares of cultivation to the right and to left of the river. This is where the name “au bord de l’eau” (at the water’s edge) comes from. There are around 14,000 winegrowers across 57 denominations producing about 850 million bottles per year, most of it red wine.

With numbers like these, it is clear to see why Bordeaux is a wine region that the whole world looks to. To give the full picture though, you have to talk about the quality rather than just the quantity. The great variety of regions and sub-regions offers enormous diversity and both mediocre and exceptional wines. However, Bordeaux has become a status symbol and depending on the “Château” the wine comes from, by which we mean from a certain winery and vineyard, the prices can reach astronomical heights. Thanks to its international prestige, there is no wine region like Bordeaux, where geography and economy are so heavily connected.

Climate, soils and varieties.

If there is one reason why Bordeaux produces such high-quality wines, it is the region’s excellent ecosystem, which is perfect for growing vines. The limestone geology in the region provides soils that are rich in calcium and the Gironde river and its two tributaries, Garonne and Dordogne, provide an ideal oceanic climate for the vine.

The best vineyards in Bordeaux are usually found near the river. These are well-drained gravel, sandstone and clay soils with mostly classified vineyards. There are seven regions to highlight: Médoc, Graves, Sauternes, Saint Emilion, Pomerol, Entre-deux-Mers and Fronsac. There are also four more minor regions: Saint Macaire, Premières côtes de Bordeaux, Blayais and Burgeois.

Bordeaux wine classification.

There are several different classification methods for Bordeaux wine. There are various local classifications that unfortunately do not all have the same criteria.

The most famous classification is the one ordered by Napoleon in 1855 for the Universal Exhibition in Paris, which is a classification based on the prices achieved over the last 100 years. However this only covers wines from Mèdoc, Château Haut-Brion de Graves and Sauternes, and according to many connoisseurs, it is now obsolete.

A practical, easy and straightforward way to identify quality wines that does not take into account official regulations is using the location of production. Using the different rivers as a guide, the Bordeaux region can be subdivided into three main areas:

“The right bank” or “Rive droite”, to the right of the Dordogne river, in the northernmost part of the region. Dominated by calcareous and clay soils and with Merlot as the star variety in both single-variety wines and coupages. The great wines of Saint Emilion, Pomerol and Fronsac come from this side of the river.

“Between two seas”, or “Entre-deux-mers”, lies between the Garonne and Dordogne rivers, in the middle of the region. The soils are made up of sand, clay, gravel and clay-calcareous material which is great for cultivating white grape vines like Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc.

“The Left Bank” or “Rive Gauche”, to the left of the Garonne River, in the west of the region. Within this area, there are two well differentiated parts. Firstly there is Graves, above the city of Bordeaux and then Médoc, which lies below it. This area has mostly sandy and stony soils and the leading variety is Cabernet Sauvignon. This is where you will find the prestigious Médoc and Graves wines alongside the famous sweet wines made in the Sauternes region.

Wine styles.

It is clear to see that the high number of regions and sub-regions makes creating a unified classification system very difficult. However, in general terms, Bordeaux wines can be grouped into 6 broad categories.

1- Bordeaux and Bordeaux Superieur red Bordeaux red is the basic wine that can be made anywhere in the region. These are fruity wines, with little oak and intended to be enjoyed in their youth. They are usually the cheapest Bordeaux wines. This group also includes Bordeaux Superieur which come from the same places, but are made using grapes from lower yield strains and the wine is more intense and slightly more alcoholic.

2- Côtes de Bordeaux red. On the right bank of the Garonne, in the Entre-deux-Mers region, the wines are made mainly with the Merlot variety. They are produced across 8 appellations, between basic burgundy and the left bank’s best denominations. However, as there aren’t any famous wines from this area, the prices are usually fairly affordable.

3- Libourne red Around the city of Libourne, on the right bank, there are 10 appellations making red wines mostly with Merlot mixed with Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. These are very fruity wines with soft tannins and they develop well in the bottle.

4- Graves and Médoc redd is the classic area that includes the north (Médoc) and south (Graves) of the city of Bordeaux. The Cabernet Sauvignon variety is dominant, and usually combined with Merlot, Cabernet Franc or Petit Verdot. These are powerful, tannic wines with a long life in the bottle.

5- Dry white wines. These are spread across 12 denominations of origin. However the wines from Graves are the most famous. They are mainly made with the Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc varieties and are balanced, fruity and aromatic with an oak influence.

6- Sweet white wines. These are the only sweet wines in the world made with the Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle white varieties. Wines made with grapes affected by noble rot produced all across the Bordeaux region, with the Sauternes wines being the best known and most sought-after around the world.

Wines and wineries.

Among the large number of vignerons that make up the Bordeaux region there are many famous wineries that have made history with their wines.

Pétrus.
Located in the Pomerol wine region, Pétrus wines are among the most prized and expensive in the world. However, these wines have never been part of any classification and there has never been an actual château on the estate, which is why the wine is normally called Pétrus, and not Château Pétrus.

Château d’Yquem.
Being the only Château in the Sauternes wine region with a ‘Premier Cru Supérieur’ rating for the exceptional nature of the terroir, this Bordeaux winery really stands out in a region that produces some of the best sweet whites in the world.

Pey La Tour.
An example of the quality of Bordeaux wine, Pey La Tour represents a remarkable diversity of terroirs. A total of 90 different plots that have been worked since the 18th century and are vinified and aged separately to offer unique complex wines.

Michel Lynch.
Established by Jean-Michel Cazes, the current owner of the Lynch-Bages winery, this project is a tribute to the founder of Château Lynch-Bages. A visionary winemaker who revolutionised winemaking in Bordeaux at the end of the 17th century, this is a good example of the quality and expertise in this wine region.