| Bordeaux Wine City |
Bordeaux is a legendary name in itself. Just hearing it brings up thoughts of fields of vines, the familiar shaped bottle we have come to love, so sparkling new and others covered with dust in a perfectly tempered wine cellar. Bordeaux wine, for some has lost some steam due to a couple poor vintages, escalating prices and better marketing from other wine producing regions. Yet, a Bordeaux wine carries with it the prestige which hasn’t lost any ground when it comes to producing a wide range, to cater to everyone.
Sure, if everyone had the chance to decant a Chateaux Cheval Blanc or Chateau Haut Brion, they would know exactly what all the fuss is all about. Yet, the magic of Bordeaux wine sits in the wide range of wines readily available, from price range, occasion or curiosity. So when people complain about Bordeaux wine being too expensive, I don’t agree at all. The pleasure of a wine enthusiast lay in having an open mind and appreciate whatever the bottle has to offer. Chances are good that you’ll consistently find a better cuvee if you pay 200 bucks rather than five. Yet, don’t ever write off a cheaper Bordeaux wine as with proper ageing and appropriate food, magical surprises do occur.
Bordeaux is separated into two parts being the right and left bank. You’ll find some of the best Cabs on the left bank while Medoc sits closer to the Atlantic ocean, on the left bank. Medoc makes up four top regions which include Paulliac, St.Julien, Margaux and Saint Estephe. Some of the most prestigious Bordeaux wine names lay in this area. Below the Medoc you’ll find the Graves region known for the ever sweet Sauternes.
The heart of the right bank is the city of St.-Emilion and the wine region that surrounds it. Next door is Pomerol which is always sought after due to a small, yet quality production. Pessac Leognan, Pomerol, Fronsac and Cotes de Castillon are a few better known Bordeaux wine on the right bank.
