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. What food goes well with Bordeaux? Good general accompaniments for red bordeaux are rich […]

The red Bordeaux blend is a dry, medium to full-bodied wine high in tannins with medium acidity. Because a Bordeaux blend can be made with several different red wine grapes from different regions in differing proportions, the color, amount of acidity, texture, and exact flavors can vary. What does a Bordeaux wine taste like? The […]

Bordeaux without a doubt remains the world’s most important wine region. Here is something I bet you did not know. Bordeaux is not only famous for producing the world’s most popular and collectible wine, Bordeaux is the second most visited city in France. What is special about Bordeaux wine? Bordeaux wines are world-renowned blends made […]

Merlot adds softness and sweet fruit flavors to Bordeaux blends to offset the rough tannins and acidity of Cabernet Sauvignon – the second most planted variety in the area. Merlot’s verdant quality and tolerance of cool temperatures make it a favorite in Bordeaux, where other vines often prove less reliable. Is Merlot and Bordeaux the […]

Because of those differences in terroir, Left and Right Bank Bordeaux tend to showcase two different grapes: Left Bank wines are mostly Cabernet Sauvignon fleshed out with Merlot; Right Bank wines are more Merlot balanced by a smaller proportion of Cabernet. What Is a Right Bank Blend? 2018. 10-15 Years. The 2018 Right Bank Blend […]

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. New Guide: Dive deeper into Bordeaux’s Wines and Region with Wine Folly’s new Bordeaux Region Guide. What makes a wine a Bordeaux? The […]

Bordeaux and Burgundy are both wine regions in France.Meanwhile, Burgundy’s red wines are made from Pinot Noir (the Beaujolais region is technically considered part of Burgundy as well, and the red wines there are made from Gamay), while white Burgundies are made from the Chardonnay grape. What type of wine is Bordeaux? Bordeaux refers to […]

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. How do you drink Bordeaux wine? Serving Glass for Red Bordeaux Wines Known for […]

Jane Anson’s top 10 ‘affordable’ Bordeaux wines Château Bauduc, Bordeaux Blanc. Château du Cros, Bordeaux Blanc. Clos Floridène, Bordeaux Blanc. Château Poitevin, Médoc. Château Les Trois Croix, Fronsac. Château le Puy Cuvée Emilien Francs Côtes de Bordeaux. Château Roquetaillade La Grange, Graves. What is a good Bordeaux wine? 10 of the Best Splurge-Worthy Bordeaux Wines […]

Saint-Émilion is an appellation d’origine contrôlée (AOC) for wine in the Bordeaux wine region of France, where it is situated in the Libourne subregion on the right bank of the Dordogne. Is St Emilion a Bordeaux? Saint-Emilion is a charming medieval village located in the heart of the famous Bordeaux wine area. It is a […]

Red wine should be in the range of 55°F–65°F.Fuller-bodied, tannic wines like Bordeaux and Napa Cabernet Sauvignon taste better warmer, so keep them to 45 minutes in the fridge. Red wine that’s too cold tastes dull, but when too warm, it’s flabby and alcoholic. Like Goldilocks, somewhere in between is just right. What temperature do […]

The World’s Most Expensive Bordeaux Wine Name Score Ave Price Petrus, Pomerol 96 $3715 Le Pin, Pomerol 95 $3696 Château Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac 95 $1006 Château Haut-Brion Blanc, Pessac-Léognan 95 $952 What is the most famous Bordeaux wine? The World’s Best Bordeaux Wines Wine Name Score Ave Price Château Margaux, Margaux 96 $715 Chateau Mouton […]

Bordeaux uses Cabernet Sauvignon in a blend with other grape varieties. This grape has a thick skin and gives a lot of color and tannins. In Burgundy, the red grape used is Pinot Noir, which has a thin skin and gives little color and tannins. Is a Bordeaux the same as a Burgundy? Bordeaux wine […]

There are five châteaux in Bordeaux that truly need no introduction. Known as the first growths, or the premier cru classés, they are Haut-Brion, Lafite Rothschild, Mouton Rothschild, Latour and Margaux. What is the most famous Bordeaux wine? The World’s Best Bordeaux Wines Wine Name Score Ave Price Château Margaux, Margaux 96 $715 Chateau Mouton […]

10 of the Best Splurge-Worthy Bordeaux Wines You Can Drink Right Now Château Pédesclaux, Pauillac (2014) Château Chasse-Spleen, Moulis-en-Médoc (2015) Château Biac, Côtes de Bordeaux Cadillac (2010, 2014) Château Gloria, Saint-Julien (2012) Château Montrose La Dame de Montrose, Saint-Estephe (2011) What is the best French Bordeaux? The World’s Best Bordeaux Wines Wine Name Score Ave […]