Bordeaux is the largest wine producing region in France and one of largest in the world. Bordeaux wine has followed a classification system since 1855.http://www.wine-searcher.com/wine-label-bordeaux.htm
The region has five districts, Medoc, St. Emilion, Pomerol, Graves and Sauternes. Each region is known for different wines. Bordeaux wine usually refers to classic red wines although white wines are also created in the region. Red Bordeaux wines are blended with Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Petit Verdot grapes.http://www.cs.utexas.edu/~walter/wine/bordeaux.html
Bordeaux Wine Labels <ref>http://www.wine-searcher.com/wine-label-bordeaux.htm</ref>
- Name of estate
- The classification of the estate
- The appellation (sometimes indicates the blend of wines and grapes used)
- Information on where the wine was bottled
- The vintage year
- Alcohol content
- Volume of contents
Bordeaux Wine Map
Serving Suggestions
Red Wine | White Wine | Merlot | Cabernet Sauvignon | Carbenet Franc | France | White Wine
References
Fast Facts
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The Bordeaux region is a producer of both red and white wines
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The entire region of Bordaeux is best know for red wine
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Red Bordeauxs typically have a blackberry or woody flavor
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Red Bordeaux has a deep ruby or garnet color
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Graves creates dry white wines and Sauternes creates sweet white wines
