What wines are Right Bank Bordeaux?

Which Bordeaux is Right Bank?

Right Bank blends are mostly Merlot, with Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, and Petit Verdot playing supporting roles. These are fruit-forward wines with a softer mouthfeel and less tannin and acid. Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon are the two most common white wine varieties that grow in Bordeaux.

Which is better left or Right Bank Bordeaux?

The Cabernet-driven Left Bank wines tend to be higher in tannin — again, making them good candidates for aging, which helps to mellow out the tannins and integrate the flavors of the wine. Merlot-driven Right Bank wines are generally smoother, with softer fruit flavors and balancing, but not dominating, tannins.

Is St Emilion Right Bank?

The Right Bank's most famous appellations are St-Emilion and Pomerol.

Is Bordeaux Superieur Right Bank?

The Right Side

A few other notoriously pricey vineyards include: Petrus, Cheval Blanc, Bordeaux Supérieur, Côtes de Bordeaux, Côtes de Francs and Côtes de Bourg. The dominant grape varietal of the wines on the right side of the bank is merlot. There are also portions of cabernet franc, malbec, and some petit verdot.

The Wines of Bordeaux's Right Bank

Is Haut-Médoc Right Bank?

The Left Bank of Bordeaux is the home to all of the official 1855 Classified Bordeaux wines. The Medoc also includes the Haut Medoc, Moulis, Medoc and Listrac appellations.

Is Haut Brion Right Bank?

With the exception of Chateau Haut Brion, all the chateaux that earned their place in the 1855 Classification are located in the Medoc, which is the heart and soul of the Left Bank of Bordeaux.

What is the difference between Pomerol and St Emilion?

One of the main differences you'll notice when comparing Pomerol vs. Saint-Émilion is that Saint-Émilion wines often (though not always) contain slightly more Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon.

What are the 5 grand cru Bordeaux?

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.

What regions are Left Bank Bordeaux?

Left Bank Bordeaux regions include Médoc, Haute-Médoc, Saint-Estéphe, Pauillac, Saint-Julien, Margaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan, Sauternes, and Barsac.

Is St Emilion a Bordeaux wine?

First officially classified in 1954, St Emilion is one of Bordeaux's largest winemaking appellations, producing more wine than Listrac, Moulis, St Estèphe, Pauillac, St Julien and Margaux combined.

Which Bank of Bordeaux is Cabernet Sauvignon?

The Left Bank of Bordeaux is home to well-known appellations like St-Estèphe, Pauillac, St-Julien, and Margaux. This French wine region produces Cabernet dominant wines, which are well-structured and can age gracefully for decades.

Is St Emilion a Merlot?

The wines of Saint-Émilion are typically blended from different grape varieties, the three main ones being Merlot (60% of the blend), Cabernet Franc (nearly 30%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (around 10%).

Is Petrus Right or Left Bank?

Pétrus is located in the tiny commune of Pomerol on the right bank of the Gironde River. The wines of Pomerol have never been classified, but there is no doubt that Pétrus is in the highest echelon of wines produced there. It is also one of the most expensive wines sold anywhere in the world.

What's the difference between Médoc and Haut-Médoc?

One big difference between the Médoc and Haut-Médoc is that the Haut-Médoc covers a much larger area of Bordeaux and as such has a greater diversity of terroir.

Is Pauillac a Bordeaux?

Pauillac, a commune located between Saint-Estèphe and Saint-Julien on Bordeaux's Médoc peninsula, is home to some of the world's most famous and expensive red wines wines, made predominantly from the Cabernet Sauvignon grape variety.

Is grand cru or premier cru better?

Yet, its classification system is relatively simple. Grand Cru is the top dog, while the tier just below it is named Premier Cru. A cru in Burgundy designates a high-quality vineyard. Often, they're split into parcels owned by different wineries or estates.

What does grand cru mean in St Emilion?

'St Emilion Grand Cru' is simply another St Emilion appellation, albeit one that covers the same geographical area. The 600 or so châteaux that use the term on their labels simply have to produce wines with 0.5% more alcohol and a slightly lower yield than basic St Emilion.

What grape is Pomerol?

Three of the most highly regarded Pomerol producers – châteaux Pétrus, Lafleur and Le Pin – are located here. Merlot is the dominant grape in Pomerol and plays a large part in making the wines rich, smooth and approachable at an early age, while also being capable of extended aging.

Is Margaux a Bordeaux?

Margaux Wine

Margaux is an important appellation in the Haut-Médoc district of Bordeaux, southwestern France. Located 25 kilometers (15 miles) north of the city of Bordeaux, the appellation is famous for producing supple, perfumed wines, predominantly from Cabernet Sauvignon.

Is Entre Deux Mers Right or Left Bank?

Is Entre Deux Mers left or right bank? Entre Deux Mers is located between Dordogne and Garonne, that makes it the centric region. The left bank is the west and south areas of the Garonne, while the right bank is in the north and east territory of the Dordogne.

Is Chateau Haut Brion on the Left Bank?

The Left Bank is home to the first growth wines from the official 1855 Bordeaux Classification; Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Chateau Latour, Chateau Margaux, Chateau Haut Brion and Chateau Mouton Rothschild.

What are the AOC levels of Bordeaux wines?

The 7 Regional AOCs are: Bordeaux Rouge for red wine; Bordeaux Supérieur Rouge with higher quality standards for red wine; Bordeaux Clairet for light red wine, between red and rosé; Bordeaux Rosé for pale pink to cranberry colored wine; Bordeaux Blanc for dry white wine; Bordeaux Supérieur Blanc for higher quality ...