Bordeaux "Left Bank" (France)
Bordeaux wines are the most famous wine blends in the world.
On the Left Bank, Cabernet Saivignon is the primary grape in the blend.
Bordeaux Left Bank Flavors
Black Currant, Dark Berries and Plum are typical Bordeaux Left Bank flavors.
Dark Floral hints (Violets) and Wet Soil (Graphite).
 Black Currant |
 Blackberry |
 Black Cherry |
 Plum |
 Violets |
 Pepper |
 Licorice |
 Wet Stone |
Tertiary Flavors from Aging:
 Oak |
 Vanilla |
 Toast |
 Coffee |
Bordeaux Left Bank Profile
| BODY: | Full |
| TANNINS: | Medium - High |
| FRUIT: | Medium Plus |
| ACIDITY: | Medium |
| ALCOHOL: | 13-14% ABV |
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Serving temperature: 15-16°C (59-61°F) Cru 17-18°C (63-64°F) |
Bordeaux Left Bank Food Pairing
Rich Flavors and Tannins make Bordeaux Left Bank a perfect partner to Flavory Dishes.
Bordeaux loves Roasted Lamb and BBQ.
 Mushroom |
 Hamburger |
 Ham |
 Casseroles |
 Pork |
 Lamb |
 Veal |
 Beef |
Excellent Pairings
BBQ. Grilled. Roasts.
Roasted Potatoes and Onions.
Grilled Mushrooms (Portobello).
Grilled Veggetables.
BBQ. Chicken. Pork. Rabbit. Game.
Caramel Chicken.
Roasted Lamb. Lamb Chops. Lamb Shank.
Hamburger. Cheese Burger. Bacon Burger.
Red Meat Dishes. Spareribs. Veal Chops.
Pepper Beef. T-Bone. Kobe. Entrecôte.
Filet Mignon. Filetto (Italy). Solomillo (Spain).
The Ideal Glass for Bordeaux Left Bank
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The Bordeaux Glass was designed for enjoying fuller-bodied, tannic red wines. They are taller than other red wine glasses, and has a slimmer bowl. The tall size allows the bouquet of the wine to develop, smooth out rough edges, play down tannins, and allow the wine to achieve balance. The slimmer bowl directs the wine to the back of your mouth for a maximum taste. |
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Bordeaux Wines
Bordeaux is the most famous wine region in the world.
The region is dominated by red wines (90%).
The river Gironde splits the area in the Left Bank and the Right Bank:
Left Bank Wines
Bordeaux Rouge
Cabernet Sauvignon
Médoc
Margaux
Graves
Pessac-Léognan
Right Bank Wines
Bordeaux Rouge
Merlot
Saint-Emilion
Pomerol
White Wines
Bordeaux Blanc
Pessac Léognan
Entre-Deux-Mers
Sémillon
Sweet Wines
Sauternes (Sweet)
Sparkling
Red Grapes
66% Merlot
22% Cabernet Sauvignon
10% Cabernet Franc
1% Malbec
1% Petit Verdot
White Grapes
47% Sémillon
45% Sauvignon Blanc
5% Muscadelle