White Bordeaux is predominantly, and exclusively in the case of the sweet Sauternes, made from Sémillon, Sauvignon blanc and Muscadelle. Typical blends are 80% Sémillon and 20% Sauvignon blanc. What is white Bordeaux wine? White Bordeaux wine is produced from blends featuring mostly Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon.A very, small amount of odd white wine grapes […]

The Médoc is arguably the most famous red wine district in the world, home to many of the greatest and most renowned names of Bordeaux. Stretching north-west from the city of Bordeaux with the Gironde estuary to the east, the vineyards extend up to eight miles from the river and run for about 50 miles […]

Malbec (pronounced [mal. bɛk]) is a purple grape variety used in making red wine. The grapes tend to have an inky dark color and robust tannins, and are known as one of the six grapes allowed in the blend of red Bordeaux wine. Malbec VIVC number 2889 What category of wine is Malbec? red winesMalbec […]

What is Bordeaux wine? Bordeaux (“Bore-doe”) refers to a wine from Bordeaux, France. Over 90% of Bordeaux wines are red wines made with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.The first Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot vines originated in Bordeaux. What defines a Bordeaux wine? Bordeaux wines are world-renowned blends made with a predominant proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon or […]

Red Bordeaux wine from the Medoc is probably what most people think of, when talking about the taste of Bordeaux wine.The taste of Bordeaux wine from the Left Bank delivers fruit scents and flavors of cassis, blackberry, dark cherry, vanilla, black cherry, coffee bean, spice and licorice. Is red Bordeaux dry or sweet? The red […]

White Bordeaux wine, due to its freshness and flavor profile pairs with almost any white food: shell fish, fish of all types, oysters, clams, mussels, sushi, veal, chicken, pork etc. Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon blends are fresh, refreshing and quite citrusy. When should I drink Bordeaux wine? High-quality Bordeaux should be aged for at least […]

Quick Answer. A red Bordeaux blend is primarily composed of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc, with smaller portions of Malbec and Petit Verdot (and very occasionally, Carménère). What is considered a Bordeaux wine? Bordeaux refers to a wine from Bordeaux, France. Over 86% of Bordeaux wines are red wines made with Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon […]

What does grand vin mean on a Bordeaux wine label? great wine“Grand Vin,” or “great wine,” is an impressive-sounding but unregulated term. I’ve most often seen it used with red Bordeaux as a way for a château to indicate its best wine, a step up from the second bottling. Since it denotes what they believe […]

Soup is generally not the easiest dish to pair with wine, but we recommend a sweet Bordeaux wines such as Château La Rame “Traditionnel” —this moderately sweet wine with its racy backbone of refreshing acidity lifts and complements the mix of earthy, savory yet slightly sweet flavor of the carrots. Which red wine is good […]

The complete list of Bordeaux appellations Médoc (red only) Haut-Médoc (red only) Saint-Estèphe (red only) Paulliac (red only) Saint-Julien (red only) Margaux (red only) Moulis (red only) Listrac-Médoc (red only) How many Bordeaux appellations are there? 57 appellationsThe proportion of grapes in a Bordeaux fluctuates depending on the weather, climate, harvest, and the preferences of […]

The vast majority of wine produced in Bordeaux is red (sometimes called “claret” in Britain), with sweet white wines (most notably Sauternes), dry whites, and (in much smaller quantities) rosé and sparkling wines (Crémant de Bordeaux) collectively making up the remainder. Are Bordeaux wines sweet or dry? The red Bordeaux blend is a dry, medium […]

Burgundy tends to be a bit more well-rounded, producing both reds and whites in equal quality, while Bordeaux is famous for the reds, particularly Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.Burgundy produces plenty of both red and white but the most popular of each are the Pinot Noir and the Chardonnay. Is Bordeaux or Burgundy more expensive? It’s […]

In Bordeaux, France, during the entire year, the rain falls for 143.7 days and collects up to 355mm (13.98″) of precipitation. How often does it rain in Bordeaux France? Weather by month // weather averages Bordeaux January November Max. Temperature °C (°F) 9.8 °C (49.6) °F 13.5 °C (56.4) °F Precipitation / Rainfall mm (in) […]

The vintage indicates the year the grapes have been harvested, in this example, the vintage year is 2000. Most Old World wines include the vintage, the exception to this rule is Champagne, where non-vintage (NV) wines are the norm. What does the vintage date on a wine label indicate? A wine’s vintage represents the year […]

Within the Bordeaux wine region are numerous appellations, including the famous Left-Bank Médoc communes of St-Estephe, Pauillac, St-Julien Reviews and Margaux, among others. The most famous Right-Bank regions are St-Emilion and Pomerol. The general level of quality has improved dramatically over the past two decades. Which year Bordeaux is best? Average, but still decent, red […]