Left Bank

Region Hierarchy

France
- Bordeaux AOC
  - Left Bank
    - Graves
    - Médoc Penninsula

Climate(s)

Moderate

Notes

The relatively flat south bank of the Gironde River. The soil is stony with gravel. Classically grows Cabernet Sauvignon.
Bordeaux AOC notes: High levels of rainfall. Here estates are called chateaux

Grape(s)

Color	Grape	Notes
Red	Cabernet Franc Grape
Red	Cabernet Sauvignon Grape	Grape notes: High tannins due to thick skin. Buds late and needs a long growing season. Often blended with Merlot to gain softness. Usually destemmed and crushed.
Red	Carménère Grape	Grape notes: Needs a long, sunny growing season. From Bordeaux, but widely grown in Chile. Often blended with Cabernet Sauvignon
Red	Malbec Grape	Grape notes: Often blended with Cabernet Sauvignon and/or Merlot. Originally from France.
Red	Merlot Grape	Grape notes: Aroma/Flavors vary according to ripeness. Often blended with Cab. Sauvignon to add softness. Buds and ripens early.
Red	Petit Verdot Grape	Grape notes: Only fully ripens in very hot conditions.
White	Sauvignon Blanc Grape	Bordeaux AOC notes: Citrus and green fruit flavors. Grape notes: This is an aromatic grape; its nose intensity will likely be pronounced.
White	Semillon Grape	Grape notes: Think skin makes it susceptible to Noble Rot. Commonly blended with Sauvignon Blanc to add body

Wines(s)

Type	Wine	Notes
Still Red	Bourdeaux Wine	Wine notes: This is a mostly Merlot blend with Cab. Sauv. and others. Typically from the Right Bank of Bourdeaux, France.
Still Red	Cabernet Sauvignon Wine	Often Cabernet Sauvignon dominated blends with Merlot. Wine notes: Often able to age well.
Still White	Bourdeaux Blanc Wine	Bordeaux AOC notes: Grapey, floal flavor. Wine notes: A dry blend from Bourdeaux
Still White	Sauternes Wine
Still White	Sauvignon Blanc Wine
Still White	Semillon Wine