red wines. Bordeaux refers to a wine from Bordeaux, France. Over 86% of Bordeaux wines are red wines made with Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Both grapes are originated from Bordeaux. Let’s not forget the whites made out Sauvignon blanc and Semillion for both dry and sweet wines, ever heard about Sauternes? Is Bordeaux […]

Bordeaux refers to a wine from Bordeaux, France. Over 86% of Bordeaux wines are red wines made with Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Both grapes are originated from Bordeaux. Let’s not forget the whites made out Sauvignon blanc and Semillion for both dry and sweet wines, ever heard about Sauternes? Is Bordeaux red wine […]

What’s in a Bordeaux red blend? A Bordeaux red blend usually combines two or more of the classic Bordeaux varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Carmenère and Malbec. A white blend would most likely include at least two from Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris and Muscadelle. What is a Bordeaux style blend? The […]

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 Bordeaux white wine called? Sauvignon BlancA Bordeaux Blanc, or ‘white Bordeaux’, typically describes a blend of two or more grape varietals of the region […]

The wines of Bordeaux and Burgundy are quite different. Generally, red Bordeauxs will be bigger, heavier and more tannic or drying than wines from Burgundy. I’d expect purple fruit, tobacco and anise flavors in Bordeaux, while Burgundies should show off red fruit flavors, spice and fresh earth notes. Which is darker Burgundy or Bordeaux? Ironically, […]

Along with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot, Merlot is one of the primary grapes used in Bordeaux wine, and it is the most widely planted grape in the Bordeaux wine regions.While Merlot is made across the globe, there tend to be two main styles. What makes a wine a Bordeaux? The term […]

53-57° F. A constant year-round temperature of 12-14° C (53-57° F) is ideal. A word to the wise: If the temperature is too high, the wine will age more quickly! Also take care to maintain an ambient hygrometry of 70-80%, to avoid risking distorted or deteriorated labels and corks. What is the best temperature for […]

Taste and Flavor Profile 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. Is Bordeaux red sweet? […]

Decanting can be helpful for Bordeaux wine, California or Rhone wine as well as wine from every region. But it can also be harmful as well. Much of that is easily determined by the vintage, producer, grape variety, age and condition of the wine. How long should you decant Bordeaux? Burgundy: 1-2 hours for bottles […]