Further west, after the Garonne and Dordogne rivers meet, the region of Bourg and Blaye is found the right bank of the Garonne. This is the ‘right bank’ of Bordeaux about 45 minutes from Bordeaux (if you have the time take the more picturesque route from Bordeaux through St Hilare des Fargues). [39], North of Libournais, this area sits on the Right Bank of the Garonne and Dordogne rivers and is one of the oldest wine producing regions in Bordeaux, exporting wine long before the Médoc was even planted. Muscadet (white): The perfect white for shellfish, clams, and mussels hailing from the western maritime region of Nantes in the Loire. Learn how your comment data is processed. This site uses cookies to give you the best user experience. Up until the early 20th century the area was known mostly for its white wine production. The wine is then fermented in small oak barrels, further adding to the cost. The difference between Right Bank wines and Left Bank wine. Look for old vine (“vieilles vignes”) Carignan from Côtes Catalanes, Faugères, and Minervois. While all the wines from the Left Bank of Bordeaux are blends, in the Medoc, Cabernet Sauvignon is the dominant grape, followed by Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The wines produced here tend to have more acidity than other red Bordeaux and with less perfume. If you don’t accept the use of cookies, please change your browser settings so cookies from this website cannot be placed on your device. This unique combination of soil types and grape varieties are a large part of what has helped make the wines from Medoc and the Left Bank of Bordeaux so famous, as well as sought after all over the world. Looking on a map, the Medoc starts just north of the city of Bordeaux and extends north, past St. Estephe to the Le Verdon port. This appellation covers around 4725 hectares of vines and 17 million litres of wine. Gewürztraminer: One of the most aromatic wines on the planet with notes of rose water, lychee, and perfume. Wines produced in the region of Barsac, such as Premiers Crus Château Climens and Château Coutet are allowed to be labeled either with the commune name or with Sauternes. The views from here over the Dordogne are impressive particularly at Sunset. The classification of the Medoc took place in 1855. Sparkling Blanc de Noirs: Made with the two red grapes of Champagne (Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir), Blanc de Noirs or “white of blacks” produces wines with more body and notes of white cherry, mushroom, lemon, and raspberry. As Merlot favors the clay more than Cabernet Sauvignon, the wines from this region tend to resemble the right bank style of St.-Emilion more than other left bank wines. wine writer, private food and wine guide – discovering the real Bordeaux, Just posted a photo @ Château Béard la Chapelle. This region has the thinnest soil in the region with the highest proportion of gravel that allows the soil to drain very well. Read more about wines of South West France in this detailed guide. [30], This region is bordered on the north by the Garonne river and contains the sub regions of Pessac-Léognan, Sauternes and Barsac. Gamay: A region devoted to a single variety (Gamay) that offers seductive aromas of plum, cherry, violet, and peony. Further south the estates are more family run. Seek out Gascogne Blanc. Seek out Irouleguy and Madiran. Mourvèdre: The tiny region of Bandol produces a deeply black red wine with notes of black plum, roasted meats, and Provençal herbs. Named for its historical capital, Libourne, this area sits on the right bank of the Dordogne river and expands west past the convergence of the Isle river. If you drank a new wine each night, it would take 8 years to drink your way through France. The area of Pomerol was first cultivated by the Romans during their occupation of the area. [36], Production costs for this area's botrytized wines are comparatively high. Required fields are marked *. The white wines of this area are barrel fermented and aged on their lees. It’s a five-tier hierarchy, led by the five ‘first growths’ of Château Lafite Rothschild, Château Latour, Château Margaux, Château Haut-Brion and Château Mouton Rothschild. [11] Bordeaux Clairet AOC is intermediate between red and rosé wine, and is made from the same grapes as Bordeaux Rosé but undergoes a longer maceration (between 24 and 48 hours). On the Left Bank, the Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855 is the starting point for classification. Beyond this, you will also see bottle labels stating ‘St-Emilion Grand Cru’, which is an appellation. [35] All of the estates named in the 1959 Graves classification are located in this appellation. [37] Bordeaux Vineyard Map and where to go first? The Sauternais appellations include Sauternes, Barsac, Cérons, and Cadillac among others. Riesling: A dry style of Riesling that is quite refreshing as it is haunting with its sometimes smoky aromas. This area within Libournais doesn't have a distinct city center with several villages spread across an area about the same size as St.-Julien. Pauillac, in particular, has a reputation for producing powerful, muscular wines. Pinot Gris: A sweeter style of Pinot Gris that explodes with apricots, limes, and honeyed richness. Journey into the old world's biggest names and best kept secrets. It also encompasses Haut-Médoc, Listrac-Médoc and Moulis-en-Médoc appellations. Entre-deux-mers (literally, between two seas) is a dry white wine made in Bordeaux. The most prestigious sub-regions in the Médoc include Pauillac, Saint-Julien, Saint–Estephe, Margaux and Pessac-Leognan (the areas first classified in 1855). Is it just geography that separates Bordeaux's two famous vineyard regions? The appellation is one of the largest in the Bordeaux region and is situated between the Garonne and the Dordogne (which are actually considered inland seas). Visiting Bordeaux's Vineyards? [15], The appellation Vin de Pays de l'Atlantique was introduced in 2006, as a complement to the existing range of Bordeaux appellations, and covers grape varieties not permitted in classic Bordeaux, notably Chardonnay for white wines and Syrah for red wines. While the vast majority of wines produced in the Medoc are red Bordeaux wine, there are a few producers that also make white Bordeaux wine, most notably Chateau Margaux. Bordeaux hosts around sixty different ACs. It was founded in the 8th century by the Benedictine monk, Emilian and hs over the years become a sanctuary for many different religions. High Life Magazine Flower British Airways. Bordeaux . Unoaked Chardonnay: A lean style of Chardonnay with notes of quince, starfruit and sometimes passion fruit. Blaye is the source of some of Bordeaux’s finest white wine available at knock-down prices and yet can be comparable to the finest whites from Pessac Léognan! Soils are clay and limestone which favours the Merlot who is Queen here. Wines offer black currant, licorice, and smoke, with drying tannins. "Which Winegrape Varieties Are Grown Where? The majority of properties here are family-run and visits definitely are animated my very dynamic passionate people that actually make the wine! Vermentino: A richer, herbal white wine that is often reminiscent of Sauvignon Blanc with a juicier more smoky presence. If you like a page in The Wine Cellar Insider, please link to it! Production is around 5 million litres from 925 hectares of vines. The Côtes du Rhône Villages, including Vinsobres, Vacqueyras, Gigondas, and Rasteau, are all quite worthy. It’s mostly flat with smaller vineyard plots than on the Left Bank, most notably in Pomerol. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. This is the ‘right bank’ of Bordeaux about 45 minutes from Bordeaux (if you have the time take the more picturesque route from Bordeaux through St Hilare des Fargues). You’ll find Crémant de Limoux commonly uses Chardonnay for a lean, dry “brut” style, while Blanquette de Limoux depends on Mauzac, a regional grape, for baked apple notes. There is a super little road (D669-1 turning just after Les Gogues) that hugs to the hillside on the banks of the Dordogne that runs from Bourg to Blaye where Vauban built an impressive citadelle (open to the public to visit, has wonderful open green spaces). [22], Located south of St-Estèphe, the area around Pauillac has the highest elevation of the Médoc with the estates of Château Mouton Rothschild and Château Pontet-Canet sitting on a summit of 30m. Its high Tertre can be seen from miles around and was the site of a château built by Charlemagne in 769. Its four best-known appellations – from north to south – are St-Estèphe, Pauillac, St-Julien and Margaux. In the 2012 list, 82 estates were divided into 64 Grand Cru Classé estates and 18 Premier Grand Cru Classé properties – themselves separated into ‘A’ and ‘B’ rankings. Within the city itself, and for some distance to the south, is the Graves, home to the Left Bank’s oldest properties. This appellation covers around 42,600 hectares of vines and produces around 223 million litres of wine (which is nearly a third of the total wine production of Bordeaux). Grenache-Syrah Blend: The Southern Rhône is famous for its blends of primarily Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre. Wines exude ripe raspberry, plum and dried lavender with a smoky overtone. Margaux, the most feminine, is the first appellation to visit which lies about 45 minutes from Bordeaux. © Copyright 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020. While there are vintages that clearly favor Left bank Bordeaux wines. ( Log Out /  Pessac Leognan has its own classification, which was finalized in 1959.

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