The phrase “Bordeaux-style red blend” may be used informally to describe red wines produced from a combination of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and to a lesser extent Carmenère and Malbec. What kind of wine is Bordeaux wine? red winesBordeaux refers to a wine from Bordeaux, France. Over 86% of Bordeaux wines are […]

The 2005 vintage for Bordeaux was exemplary, brimming with classy wines. A warm beginning to the growing season saw both a successful budburst and flowering. Although conditions rarely got hot enough to cause serious vine stress, they were exceedingly dry and, in some regions, drought was permanently on the horizon. Was 2005 a good vintage […]

Red wines from Bordeaux are medium- to full-bodied with aromas of black currant, plums, and earthy notes of wet gravel or pencil lead.The affordable wines offer outstanding value on a good vintage and will age for years and years! By the way, great vintages seem to come along about 1–2 times every 5 years. What’s […]

For a solid itinerary in France’s wine capital, we recommend at least three days—ample time to explore the city’s elegant streets and modern attractions with a day-trip to nearby chateaux. Is Bordeaux worth visiting? Bordeaux wines are reputed worldwide The Bordeaux wines are famous worldwide and one of the main reasons why Bordeaux is worth […]

Left Bank Bordeaux red blends pair nicely with heavy, fattier, saltier, and spicier steaks and lamb. Right Bank Bordeaux (think Merlot) pair nicely with leaner or more savory meats, like pork or duck. Is red Bordeaux good with steak? Merlot OR a Merlot-based red blend: Try one from Bordeaux or Washington State. Touriga Nacional: Coming […]

In Bordeaux, wines are produced by blending varieties that are high in tannins; so they are full-bodied. Which wine is the most full-bodied? There are many full-bodied sweet wines and some of them include the following: Cabernet Sauvignon is perhaps the most well-known heaviest-bodied red wine from France. It is loaded with a fruity taste […]

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 is the French equivalent of Pinot Noir? BurgundyBurgundy […]

Situated on the west coast of France, Bordeaux is split in two by the Gironde Estuary, which divides into the Dordogne and Garonne rivers. When looking at a map of the region, the area to the north and right of the Gironde is the Right Bank and the areas below and to the left constitute […]

Not all bottles taste this good on their own, to be sure. A tannic young Barolo or cabernet-based Bordeaux begs for food.The grape excels in warm climates, including Spain and Australia, where lower acid levels stand in contrast to the crisper, food-clamouring fruit of cooler Northern Europe. Is it OK to drink wine without food? […]

2002 Vintage Bordeaux was good but not great and, like much of Europe, experienced a cool, damp year. Most wines are likely to be past their best but a few from the left bank estates may still be worth drinking, Sauternes, however, was a write-off. What years were good for Bordeaux? Average, but still decent, […]

The six Bordeaux Varietals include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec, and occasionally Carménère. Bordeaux blends are made up of differing combinations of these grapes, all of which bring unique characteristics to their wines. What are the 5 noble grapes of Bordeaux? When speaking to Bordeaux or Bordeaux-style wines, the Noble Grapes are: […]

Those 6,000 wineries and vineyards make more than 9,000 different Bordeaux wines every vintage. What are the 5 Bordeaux wines? 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. How many appellations are […]

As a general rule of thumb, you will be able to preserve an open bottle of wine for three days. The above factors may make this general time either longer or shorter. For best results, drink wines within a day or two of opening in order to gain maximum enjoyment from the wines you drink. […]

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. Is Bordeaux wine sweet or dry? Taste and Flavor Profile The red Bordeaux blend is a dry, medium to full-bodied wine high in tannins with […]

Unlike wines like Beaujolais, bolder red wines like Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Super Tuscans will easily cellar for 10-20 years. Some high quality bottles of Cabernet Sauvignon, Amarone, Brunello di Montalcino, Barolo, and red Bordeaux can age well for more than 20 years. How long does red Bordeaux wine last? Can all Bordeaux age? No […]