Bordeaux
Wines from the Bordeaux region of France counts for one third of the country's good quality French wine (AOC, crus bourgeois, cru classes). The wines are considered of such high quality that they also have their own Bordeaux ranking to classify the best of the best. Bordeaux is home to over 7,000 chateaux! The region is located in the south west of France, near the Atlantic coast around the city of Bordeaux, taking its name from here. The varieties of grapes grown in this region are Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc. It boasts a temperate climate with a short winter and a high degree of humidity generated by its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. The region streches over a 6 mile radius of the city on the largest estury in europe along three rivers, (Gironde, Garonne, Dordogne) resulting in an ideal setting for wine growing. It was during the 12th century that wine from the region described as 'claret' became popular in Britain and elsewhere. Later in the 17th century much of the swampy ground in the Medoc was drained and planted with vines. These vineyards went on to become some of the best in the region and now hold all but one of the Premier Cru Classe Chateaux for red wine in Bordeaux. In 1855 the official classification of the Chateaux of Bordeaux was made with Premier Cru Classe being defined as the absolute pinnacle. Whilst the 1855 classification is still valid today, it is a little misleading as each tier also has some over-performers and under-performers. Saint-Emilion has a slightly different classification that is updated every ten years, but even that is not without its' flaws. Curiously, Pomerol where some of the very best Bordeaux is made does not have an official classification yet wines from this area are amongst the most expensive in the world. In addition to some of the world's greatest red wine, Bordeauxs also makes good white wine and some incredible dessert wines. Appellations such as Sauternes and Barsac famous for great sweet wines, whilst Graves usually make the best white wines.
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One for the fans of quality Bordeaux wine! Includes x1 Chateau La Tour de By and x1 Chateau Les Rena..
€48.50 Ex Tax: €39.43
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An easy drinking Bordeaux blend of cabernet sauvignon and merlot from the Medoc region. This is very..
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A stellar wine from Chateau Cantenac-Brown in Margaux. Made from a blend of 26% Merlot, 69% Cabernet..
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Castelnau de Suduiraut is the second wine from Chateau Suduiraut, and is a fresh-style Sauternes wit..
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A delightfully fruity wine made with a blend of Merlot 80% and Cabernet-Sauvignon 20%. It&..
€15.75 Ex Tax: €12.80
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This concentrated and elegant Bordeaux shows a bouquet of fresh blackberries, black cherries, and pl..
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Founded in 1805 by visionary Louis Marquis d'Estournal, who earned the moniker "The Ma..
€230.00 Ex Tax: €186.99
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An impressive wine from Chateau Durfort Vivens, which is very well structured. Deep notes of ripe, j..
€91.00 Ex Tax: €73.98
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The 2019 Dufort Vivens is a brilliant Margaux that finely demonstrates just how good Gonzague..
€107.00 Ex Tax: €86.99
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Beautifully located on the left bank of Bordeaux, Chateau La Lagune is one of the finest refere..
€92.00 Ex Tax: €74.80
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The wines of La Roque de By owe their reputation to the pronounced terroir of the Médoc aroun..
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The wine has a deep dark ruby colour with an impressive nose, dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon at 60%..
€29.50 Ex Tax: €23.98
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Made from only the best vats of Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau La Tour De By Rosé is bright and ..
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Chateau Leoville is one of the oldest and most prestigeous estates in Saint Julien. As a result of t..
€300.00 Ex Tax: €243.90
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A ruby red delight from Chateau Les Renauds. Made from a blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet S..
€11.50 Ex Tax: €9.35
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Situated at the entrance of Pauillac, Château Lynch Bages is an estate that has left its mark ..
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