Bordeaux wine-growing region
Bordeaux wines are characterised by complexity, depth and longevity. Red wines are known for their well-structured tannins and elegance, sweet white wines for their rich texture and flavours.
The Bordeaux wine region is located in the south-west of France and stretches along the Gironde river and its tributaries, the Dordogne and the Garonne. The region is divided into various sub-regions, including Médoc, Graves, Entre-Deux-Mers, Saint-Émilion and Pomerol.
The region is characterised by maritime climatic conditions, diverse soils and renowned châteaux. High-quality red wines from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec are known. Sweet white wines made from Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle grapes are also famous.
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Château de Fieuzal
If there is such a thing as a bank in the Graves appellation, it is Château de Fieuzal, with an excellent red Cru de Graves and an equally outstanding white wine, albeit a much rarer one.
