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Region Hierarchy |
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Climate(s) |
Moderate |
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Notes |
Gravely soil
Left Bank 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 |
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Grape(s) |
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Color |
Grape |
Notes |
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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. |
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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. |
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White |
Semillon Grape |
Grape notes: Think skin makes it susceptible to Noble Rot. Commonly blended with Sauvignon Blanc to add body |
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Wines(s) |
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Wine |
Notes |
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Still Red |
Cabernet Sauvignon Wine |
Usually high quality with long aging potential.
Wine notes: Often able to age well. |
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Still White |
Sauvignon Blanc Wine |
More concentrated and complex. Often blended with Semillon and oaked giving a rounder body and spicy toast notes. |
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Still White |
Semillon Wine |
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