Browse by Region in France - Bordeaux
Probably the greatest wine producing area in existence, certainly the most famous. A huge range of styles of wine are made from massively complex reds through to incredibly rich and sweet whites. The various types of soil in Bordeaux determine which wine is made in which area with the river Gironde effectively cutting the area in two, leaving gravel based sopils on one side and clay based soil on the other.
This is a very basic way of looking at Bordeaux of course as there are many other variants, but as many simply refer to 'left bank wines' and right bank wines' it is reasonably accurate. Bordeaux's red wines, or claret, are its most famous product. Quality control dates back to 1855 when the Medoc was classified in five tiers (from Premier Cru, or First Growth, to Cinquieme Cru, Fifth Growth), and the only change to this classification was the promotion of Château Mouton-Rothschild from Second to First Growth in 1973. Other quality control systems, or Appellation Controlee, exist such as Cru Bourgeois and Petits Chateaux, and a few areas such as St. Emilion operate their own quality control systems. Despite this there are a few outstaning properties, like Château Petrus in Pomerol, that have no classification other than AC Pomerol. Although it is for its reds that Bordeaux is mainly famous for it also makes what are considered to be some of the very best sweet white wines in the world, from the Sauternes and Barsac regions, of which Château d'Yquem is the greatest and most famous. These are incredibly long lived wines with extraordinary depth and balance. A little dry white is also produced; much of this is simple everyday drinking, but there are a few examples where the quality rivals that of top league white Burgundy - Château Haut Brion makes probably the finest dry white Bordeaux. Grape varieties are controlled - reds are generally made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot, or some combination of these, but a little Carmenere is used although plantings are somewhat scarce. In the whites it is Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Muscadelle that produce the best wines. Other varieties are grown; Ugni Blanc and Colombard, but these are generally used as blending varieties. There have been large scale changes in the Bordeaux market in the last decade or so with the boom years of 1995 and 1996 causing some prices to reach ludicrous levels. The lower quality 1997 vintage hit many producers hard who simply expected the escalating prices to carry them through a mediocre vintage. This has led to many being left with vast stocks of wine that the market simply doesn't want. Common sense has since prevailed and a large number of chateaux were cautious about their opening prices on subsequent vintages. Bordeaux remains the area that others can only emulate. 'Bordeaux blends' are made accross the wine-producing world, and it is only comparatively recently that a few very high quality producers in northern America and Australia (California's Ridge and Australia's McAllister are fine examples) have begun to make more old-fashioned and less 'gushy' reds that hark back to First Growth style.
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France :: Bordeaux
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot
Body: c - Medium
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Spicy with tertiary aromas of venison, mocha, and leather.
Voluptuous with good tannic structure, round and fruity, supple and light with a touch of originality
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France :: Bordeaux
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Body: c - Medium
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An award winning Bordeaux Superieur from near Graves on the Left Bank.
Attractive oak aromas with soft cassis and black cherry fruit flavours leading onto a complex palate with good structure and fine tannins
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France :: Bordeaux :: St. Emilion
Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Body: c - Medium
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A classic claret. Cherry red colour with an intensive floral nose followed by a rich fruity palate dominated by crunchy red fruit notes. A very aromatic, well-balanced but robust wine.
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France :: Bordeaux :: Medoc
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Body: d - Medium to Full
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A fine, elegant wine with plump red berried fruit and delicate hints of oak spice. Smooth and supple on the palate, with fine tannins and a long, persistent finish.
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France :: Bordeaux
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Body: d - Medium to Full
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A full, firm, ripe left-bank claret that shows style and richness. Superb vintage.
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France :: Bordeaux :: Pomerol
Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Body: d - Medium to Full
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Château Feytit-Guillot offers rich flavours of dark fruits such as plum and black cherry, with layers of spice, earth, and fine tannins. The wines typically have a silky, smooth mouthfeel and a long, lingering finish, making them both elegant and deeply satisfying.
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France :: Bordeaux :: Margaux
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Body: d - Medium to Full
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The nose is aromatic. It reveals woody notes, cassis cream, blackberry and slight notes of violet associated with touch of spices, chocolate, Sichuan pepper (discreet) as well as a very slight hints of tea and an imperceptible hint of bell pepper. The palate is fruity, mineral and well-balanced. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of juicy blackberry, plum and slight notes of cassis associated with hints of redcurrant, toasted oak, chocolate and sweet spices. Tannins are fine and well-built. The finish is slightly suave.
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France :: Bordeaux :: Lalande-de-Pomerol
Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Body: d - Medium to Full
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Dark in colour, with a powerful nose of ripe black fruits and violet notes. An elegant and complex palate. A dense bouquet with a beautiful tannic base, fruity and fresh on the finish, well balanced.
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France :: Bordeaux :: Margaux
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Body: d - Medium to Full
For laying down
Exhibiting aromas of rich currant fruit and creamy new oak, the 2019 Siran is medium to full-bodied, rich and fleshy, with lively acids and ripe, powdery tannins that assert themselves on the youthfully chewy finish. This is a flavourful, nicely balanced wine that will reward a bit of bottle age.
Robert Parker 22/02/22
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France :: Bordeaux :: St. Emilion
Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Body: d - Medium to Full
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This St Emilion Grand Cru really hit the mark in 2018 with 97 points from James Suckling. From a great vintage, this claret, aged in new oak, is "sleek and tight with crunchy berry, mineral and zesty notes on the finish. Complex". Worth tucking away.
Polished with sleek tannins, deep ripe chocolaty fruit and freshness.
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France :: Bordeaux :: Saint-Estèphe
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Body: d - Medium to Full
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The 2015 vintage comes with a nose of baked black cherry fruit and cigar box. This follows through on to the palate with a medium body, lovely rich fruit and well balanced earthy taste. Soft tannins on the mid palate and a medium finish.
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France :: Bordeaux :: Saint-Estèphe
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Body: d - Medium to Full
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Like other Bordeaux wine chateaux in the Saint Estephe appellation, Chateau Cos Labory takes the first part of their name from the famous hill of COS.
On average, the vines are 35 years of age & the terroir of Cos Labory is gravel and limestone soil with patches of clay typical of the St. Estephe appellation.
A charming Saint-Estèphe worthy of its classification... The Château, a domaine ranked fifth in the Médoc, in the Saint-Estèphe appellation is managed by the Audoy family, who make balanced and sincere wines that respect the land.
Crisp, fragrant, with solid but well coated tannins, this vintage is impressive.
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France :: Bordeaux
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Body: d - Medium to Full
Ready to drink
This is the Second wine of Château Léoville Poyferré, it benefits from the same care as its big brother, both in the vineyard and in the cellars. Bursting with fruit, this bright, attractive wine is accessible in its youth.
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France :: Bordeaux
Cabernet Franc, Merlot
A very approachable wine from the Pomerol region, medium bodied with gentle acidity. Ready for drinking now. Silky merlot indeed.
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France :: Bordeaux :: Saint-Estèphe
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Body: d - Medium to Full
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Classic, weighty Claret from St Estephe.
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France :: Bordeaux
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Body: d - Medium to Full
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A blend of 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Franc. Dense ruby/purple, with notes of blueberry pie interwoven with charcoal, liquorice, some chalky crushed rocks and a distinctive floral note. The wine is succulent and fleshy, with low acidity and layers of fruit. A sensational effort from this cru bourgeois
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France :: Bordeaux :: Pauillac
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Body: d - Medium to Full
For laying down
This superb 5th Growth Pauillac is owned by the Rothschild family, now for the third generation. With vineyards perfectly positioned next to First Growths Lafite and Mouton, the only surprise is its classification isn't higher. A 95-pt masterpiece.
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