The Médoc is
situated north of the town of Bordeaux, on the left
bank of the Gironde. Médoc is divided
in two parts, the Haut-Médoc in
the south, near the town, and the north part traditionally
called Médoc.
Wines
from Médoc are red. They are delicate,
medium colored, they are fine and elegant; often
tannic when young, harmonious and splendid when matured.
Grands
crus classés in Médoc count for 25%
of the vineyards, 20% of the production and about
50% of the sales. However none sells under the Médoc
appellation but Haut-Médoc, Pauillac, Margaux,
Saint Julien, Saint-Estèphe and Chateau
Haut-Brion in Pessac Léognan.
List
of Médoc Great Growths
Médoc wine information :
| Appellation: |
Appellation
Médoc Controlée
140 Crus Bourgeois |
| Location: |
North
of Médoc wine area, between Blanquefort
and Saint Seurin de Cadourne |
| Places: |
Blanquefort,
Bégadan, Saint Christoly de Médoc,
etc |
| Soil: |
Gravels
Clayey-limestone |
| Size: |
4,900
ha (12,000 acres) |
| Vineyards: |
About
650 vine growers |
| Production: |
40
million bottles
No white wine
Most important red wine producing area |
| Grapes
in Médoc: |
Merlot,
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec,
Petit Verdot |
| Type
of wine: |
Fruity
full-body red wine |
| Age: |
5
to 10 years |
Vintages:
(recommended) |
2005,
2003, 2000, 1998, 1995 |
| Aromas: |
Oak
Red fruits
Spices
Vanilla |
| Food: |
Red
meat
Roasted beef
Ham
Rabbit
in mustard sauce |
Médoc Wine
and Cheese:
|
Beaufort
Emmental
Ossau-Iraty
Roquefort
Saint Nectaire
Next :
Haut Médoc |
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