Wine region · France
Bordeaux
Left Bank: Cabernet-dominant. Right Bank: Merlot-dominant. Dry and sweet (Sauternes) whites.
Grapes
Famous wines and producers
- Château Margaux
- Château Lafite
- Pétrus
- Château d'Yquem
Other wine regions in France
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- ChampagneTraditional method sparkling. Blanc de Blancs, Blanc de Noirs, Rosé,…
- Northern RhôneElegant, peppery Syrah. Steep hillsides, granite. White Condrieu.
- Southern RhônePowerful GSM blends. Warmer, Mediterranean. Galets roulés (large…
- LoireEnormous diversity. Muscadet by the sea, Sancerre central, sweet…
- AlsaceAromatic dry whites in slim bottles. Grand Cru classification.…
- ProvenceWorld-famous for pale, dry rosé. Mediterranean climate. Bandol for…
- Languedoc-RoussillonLargest wine region in France. Value wines and emerging terroir wines.
- BeaujolaisLight, fruity reds. Carbonic maceration. 10 Crus from Morgon to…
- JuraVin Jaune (oxidative), Crémant du Jura, unique styles.
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