Bordeaux is the wine producing capital in all the world. There are 10,000 chateaux (or producers) and over 13,000 growers. Together, they produce over 700 million bottles (900 million in good vintages) that range in quality from ordinary table ones to some of the most prestigious wines in the world.
85% of the wines produced in Bordeaux are red, with some notable sweet white wines (Chateau d’Yquem), dry white wines, rose and sparkling white wines (Cremant de Bordeaux). The grape varieties that make up the wine are as follows:
- Merlot (50%)
- Cabernet Sauvignon (26%)
- Cabernet Franc (10%)
- Semillon (8%)
- Sauvignon (4%)
A mix of these grapes produce full and medium bodied red and dry and sweet white wines.
Red Bordeaux is well paired with game such as Pheasant, grilled veal, beef and poultry such as grilled Turkey. It’s wonderful with Camembert, Brie, and Roquefort. The dry whites are great as an aperitif and is well paired with Seafood and Chicken. The Sweet wines are best with dessert.
The classification system is in flux and is very confusing. However, here are some of the more notable wines from the Bordeaux region (I think it’s always fun to post prestigious wines)
To taste just a glass….
Mazel Tov!
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I must look up the two wines pictured–I can;t even imagine the cost!! Since they are “prestigious” they are probably more than my $ can reach. I need to try a white bordeaux.
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