Bordeaux

Set along the Gironde estuary where the Garonne and Dordogne rivers meet, Bordeaux is defined by water, gravel, and an emphasis on blending rather than single varieties. The temperate maritime climate encourages steady ripening and consistency across vintages, while soil differences between riverbanks shape distinct styles. Most serious red wine comes from blends led by Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, supported by Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec. On the Left Bank, in the Médoc and Graves, deep gravel favors Cabernet Sauvignon, producing structured wines from appellations such as Pauillac, Margaux, Saint‑Julien, and Saint‑Estèphe. The Right Bank, centered on Saint‑Émilion and Pomerol, leans toward Merlot on clay and limestone, resulting in softer textures and earlier approachability. These wines fall under the AOC system, with prestige classifications such as the 1855 Grand Cru Classé in the Médoc and the ranked estates of Saint‑Émilion indicating relative standing. White Bordeaux, primarily Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon, ranges from dry, crisp Graves styles to the long‑lived sweet wines of Sauternes, built for extended aging. Bordeaux is suited to collectors who value structured blends, clear provenance, and wines chosen with time and context in mind rather than immediacy.

Wines

• Bordeaux — Lot 90
• Bordeaux — Philippe Benoit
• Bordeaux Supérieur — Château de Ribebon
• Cap Royal Bordeaux Sauvignon — Cap Royal
• Carruades de Lafite — Château Lafite Rothschild
• Chapelle d'Ausone Château Ausone — Château Ausone
• Chapelle de Potensac Château Potensac — Château Potensac
• Chateau Rahoul Graves Rouge — Vignobles Dourthe
• Chateau Siran — Chateau Siran
• Château Ausone — Château d'Ausone
• Château Baracan — Bordeaux
• Château Batailley — Château Batailley
• Château Beauséjour Cuvée Prestige — Château Beauséjour
• Château Bel Air Laclotte — Château Bel Air Laclotte
• Château Blaignan — Château Blaignan
• Château Briand Bordeaux Cuvée Noble — Château Briand
• Château Broustet — Fournier
• Château Broustet — Château Broustet
• Château Cantemerle — Château Cantemerle
• Château Cheval Blanc — Château Cheval Blanc