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Region Hierarchy |
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Climate(s) |
Moderate |
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Notes |
Will have Cru and Grand Cru sub-appellations
Right Bank notes: The hillier, north bank of the Dordogne River. Classically grows Merlot.
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 Franc Grape |
Widely grown here. Herbaceous/stalky flavors when unripe. |
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Red |
Merlot Grape |
A key grape for the region
Grape notes: Aroma/Flavors vary according to ripeness. Often blended with Cab. Sauvignon to add softness. Buds and ripens early. |
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Wines(s) |
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Type |
Wine |
Notes |
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Still Red |
Cabernet Franc Wine |
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Still Red |
Merlot Wine |
Often blended with Cabernet Sauvignon. Full body with pronounced flavors of black fruit and oak. Very age worthy. |
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