"He who knows how to taste wine never drinks wine again but tastes secrets".
Salvador Dali (1904 – 1989)
The Bordeaux region is renowned for its large number of vineyards. The vineyards of
Bordeaux are spread over the Gironde estuary and the surrounding hills, covering
more than 120,000 hectares of land. Bordeaux is one of the largest wine-producing
regions in the world and has over 9,000 wine producers.
The region is known for
producing a wide range of wine styles, from everyday table wines to some of the most
prestigious and sought-after wines in the world. The vineyards of Bordeaux are planted
with a variety of grape varieties, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet
Franc, Semillon and others, which are used to produce the region’s famous red, white
and sweet wines.
Wines located on the right bank of the Gironde estuary of the Dordogne
The Saint-Emilion region is known for producing red and sweet wines. The red wines of Saint-Emilion are generally made from a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, and are renowned for their depth, complexity and ageing potential. The sweet wines of Saint-Emilion are made from the Semillon grape and are known for their honeyed flavours and balanced acidity. Some of the most famous producers of Saint Emilion wines include Château Canon, Château Figeac and Château Ausone.
Pomerol is renowned for producing high quality red wines. It produces some of the most sought-after wines in the world. Pomerol wines are generally made from the Merlot grape and are known for their soft tannins, rich fruit flavours and elegant structure. Some of the most famous producers of Pomerol wines include Chateau Petrus, Chateau Le Pin and Chateau Lafleur.
Fronsac is known for its hills and small vineyards. Fronsac wines are generally made from a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, and are known for their depth, richness and firm tannic structure. Among the most famous producers of Fronsac wines are Château de Fronsac, Château La Fleur de Bouard and Château Bellevue.
Blaye and Bourg: Blaye produces red wines from Merlot and Cabernet Franc grapes, while Bourg is known for producing red wines from a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc grapes. The wines produced by these two regions are rich and full bodied. Among the most famous producers of Blaye and Bourg wines are Chateau La Vieille Cure and Chateau la Gaffeliere.
The wines located on the left bank of the Gironde estuary of the Dordogne.
The Médoc produces high quality red wines and is known for its Cabernet Sauvignon based blends, which are renowned for their depth, complexity and aging potential. Wines from the Médoc region are often referred to as “Médoc wines”. Some of the most famous wine chateaus in the Medoc include Chateau Margaux, Chateau Latour and Chateau Mouton Rothschild.
The Graves are known for producing both red and white wines. The red wines of Graves are renowned for their depth, richness and tannic structure, and are often made from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The white wines of Graves are known for their crisp acidity and fresh flavors, and are usually made from Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon grapes. Among the most famous producers of Graves wines are Chateau Haut-Brion, Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion and Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte.
Sauternes is known for producing some of the world’s most famous sweet wines, which are made from Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle grapes. The grapes are affected by a type of fungus called “noble rot”, which dehydrates the grapes and concentrates their natural sugars, resulting in a sweet, rich and complex wine. Sauternes wines are typically aged for several years in oak barrels before bottling and are known for their golden color, honeyed flavor and balanced acidity. Some of the most renowned Sauternes producers include Chateau d’Yquem, Chateau Climens and Chateau Guiraud.
Wines located in the middle of the Gironde estuary of the Dordogne
Entre-Deux-Mers is a wine region located in Bordeaux, France, known for producing white and red wines. The region owes its name to the two rivers that flow through it, the Dordogne and the Garonne. The wines produced in this region are generally light and fresh, with bright fruit flavors and good acidity. Popular grape varieties grown in Entre-Deux-Mers include Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Merlot.