Dive deep into Médoc, Bordeaux's esteemed left-bank treasure. Revered for its dominant Cabernet Sauvignon blends, Médoc wines are a harmonious dance of power, structure, and age-worthy elegance. Experience the terroir-driven nuances that have positioned Médoc as a beacon of winemaking prestige in Bordeaux.
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The Médoc is the gravel peninsula on the Left Bank of the Gironde, north of the city of Bordeaux. Its free-draining soils suit Cabernet Sauvignon, which leads most blends here, softened with Merlot and sometimes lifted with Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The wines are structured and age-worthy, with blackcurrant, cedar and graphite notes.
Wines labelled Médoc or Haut-Médoc come from the wider area and often offer excellent value, while Listrac and Moulis sit inland.
In 1855 the leading Médoc châteaux were ranked into five growths, from Premier Cru (First Growth) to Cinquième Cru. The list has barely changed since. Many Cru Bourgeois estates, outside that ranking, make outstanding wine too.
Young Médoc benefits from decanting for an hour or more. From ten years old the tannins soften and savoury notes appear. Serve at 16–18°C with roast lamb, steak or hard cheeses.
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