
Bordeaux Blends
Learn about Bordeaux Blends — taste profile, popular regions and more ...
One of the world’s most classic and popular styles of red wine, Bordeaux-inspired red blends, have spread from their homeland in France to nearly every corner of the New World, especially in California, Washington and Australia. Typically based on either Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot and supported by Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot, these are sometimes referred to in the US as “Meritage” blends. In Bordeaux itself, Cabernet Sauvignon dominates in wines from the Left Bank of the Gironde River, while the Right Bank focuses on Merlot. Often, blends from outside the region are classified as being inspired by one or the other.
Tasting Notes for Bordeaux Blends
Bordeaux Blends are dry, red wines and generally have aromas and flavors of black currant, black cherry plum, graphite, cedar and violet. Cabernet-based, Left-Bank-styled wines are typically more tannic and structured, while Merlot-based wines, modeled after the Right Bank, are softer and suppler. Cabernet Franc can add herbal notes, while Malbec and Petit Verdot contribute color and structure.
Perfect Food Pairings for Bordeaux Blends
Since Bordeaux Blends are often quite structured and tannic, they pair best with hearty, flavorful and fatty meat dishes. Any type of steak makes for a classic pairing. Equally welcome with these wines would be beef brisket, pot roast, braised lamb or smoked duck.
Sommelier Secrets for Bordeaux Blends
While the region of Bordeaux is limited to a select few approved grape varieties in specified percentages, the New World is free to experiment. Bordeaux Blends in California may include equal amounts of Cabernet Franc and Malbec, for example.
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Chateau Latour (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2000Bordeaux Red Blends from Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
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Chateau Leoville Poyferre 2000Bordeaux Red Blends from St-Julien, Bordeaux, France
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Chateau Gruaud Larose (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2000Bordeaux Red Blends from St-Julien, Bordeaux, France
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Chateau Troplong Mondot 2000Bordeaux Red Blends from St. Emilion, Bordeaux, France
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Carruades de Lafite 2000Bordeaux Red Blends from Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
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Del Dotto The David (scuffed labels) 2000Bordeaux Red Blends from Rutherford, Napa Valley, California
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Clos du Marquis 2000Bordeaux Red Blends from St-Julien, Bordeaux, France
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Chateau Les Carmes Haut Brion Pessac Leognan 2000Bordeaux Red Blends from Pessac-Leognan, Bordeaux, France
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Chateau Mouton Rothschild 2000Bordeaux Red Blends from Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
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Chateau Margaux 2000Bordeaux Red Blends from Margaux, Bordeaux, France
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Chateau Lynch-Bages 2000Bordeaux Red Blends from Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
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Chateau Cos d'Estournel 2000Bordeaux Red Blends from St. Estephe, Bordeaux, France
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Chateau Leoville Barton 2000Bordeaux Red Blends from St-Julien, Bordeaux, France
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Chateau Figeac 2000Bordeaux Red Blends from St. Emilion, Bordeaux, France
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Chateau Calon-Segur 2000Bordeaux Red Blends from St. Estephe, Bordeaux, France
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Harlan Estate 2000Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
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Chateau Pavie 2000Bordeaux Red Blends from St. Emilion, Bordeaux, France
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Dominus Estate 2000Bordeaux Red Blends from Yountville, Napa Valley, California
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Chateau Lafite Rothschild (Slightly scuffed label) 2000Bordeaux Red Blends from Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
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Chateau Montrose 2000Bordeaux Red Blends from St. Estephe, Bordeaux, France
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Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2000Bordeaux Red Blends from Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
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Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste 2000Bordeaux Red Blends from Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
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Chateau Leoville Las Cases 2000Bordeaux Red Blends from St-Julien, Bordeaux, France
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Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte 2000Bordeaux Red Blends from Pessac-Leognan, Bordeaux, France
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Chateau Yon Figeac 2000Bordeaux Red Blends from St. Emilion, Bordeaux, France
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