Bordeaux Red Blend

red

Moderate climate

Typical Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon50-70%Merlot20-40%Cabernet Franc5-15%Petit Verdot1-5%Malbec1-5%

The world's most famous red blend. Left Bank wines (Médoc, Pauillac) are Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant with firm structure. Right Bank wines (Saint-Émilion, Pomerol) lean on Merlot for plushness and roundness.

Entry-level: 5-10 years. Classified growths: 15-30+ years. The best vintages from top châteaux can age for half a century.

Climate

Moderate

Regions

1 region

Color

red

Typical Structure & Aromas

Typical profile for this variety. Style varies by region, climate, and winemaking.

Structure

Body

Rounded

Tannins

Firm

Sweetness

Dry

Acidity

Crisp

OakCommon

Aromas

Young

blackcurrant plum cedar tobacco graphite

Aged

leather truffle cigar box dried herbs earth

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Where Bordeaux Red Blend grows

France

Bordeaux

Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant on the Left Bank, Merlot-dominant on the Right Bank

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Food Pairings

lamb

beef

hard cheeses

duck

mushroom dishes

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