Grape · Red
Bordeaux Red Blend
Moderate climate
About
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.
Typical profile
Body
Rounded
Tannins
Firm
Acidity
Crisp
Sweetness
Dry
Aromas
What the grape gives up young, and what it grows into with time in bottle.
Oak influence
Common
Aging
Entry-level: 5-10 years. Classified growths: 15-30+ years. The best vintages from top châteaux can age for half a century.
Growing regions
How the grape expresses across places, grouped by country. Chips call out how a region's style deviates from the grape's default.
Food pairings
lambbeefhard cheesesduckmushroom dishes