Wine Region
Bordeaux
Bordeaux is the benchmark for Cabernet-Merlot blends — Left Bank gravel cassis and structure, Right Bank Merlot plushness. Age-worthy, food-driven reds define the global fine wine market.
Geographic context
- Climate: Maritime temperate
- Soils: gravel, clay, limestone
- Elevation: 0–100m
Parent region
Typical grape varieties
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- merlot
- cabernet franc
- Sauvignon Blanc
Typical wine styles
Typical descriptors
Food pairings
FAQ
- Left Bank vs Right Bank Bordeaux?
- Left Bank is Cabernet-dominant on gravel; Right Bank is Merlot-dominant on clay-limestone.