
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.
- Cabernet Sauvignon174
- Syrah/Shiraz145
- Bordeaux Red Blends125
- Rhône Blends119
- Sangiovese109
- Pinot Noir107
- Other Red Blends75
- Nebbiolo66
- Malbec37
- Merlot31
- Zinfandel26
- Tuscan Blends22
- Tempranillo17
- Barbera11
- Grenache9
- Aglianico8
- Carmenere3
- Petite Sirah3
- Petit Verdot2
- Pinotage2
- Touriga Nacional2
- Cabernet Franc1
- Corvina1
- Mourvedre1
- Nero d'Avola1
- Other Red Wine1
- Primitivo1
- Sagrantino1
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Robert Foley Vineyards Claret 2007Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
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Joseph Phelps Insignia 2007Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
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Harlan The Maiden (stained labels) 2007Bordeaux Red Blends from Oakville, Napa Valley, California
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Harlan Estate 2007Bordeaux Red Blends from Oakville, Napa Valley, California
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Pahlmeyer Napa Valley Proprietary Red 2007Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
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Bond Pluribus 2007Bordeaux Red Blends from Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley, California
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Opus One 2007Bordeaux Red Blends from Oakville, Napa Valley, California
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Colgin IX Estate Red 2007Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
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CARO Amancaya 2007Bordeaux Red Blends from Argentina
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Beaulieu Vineyard Reserve Tapestry 2007Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
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Chappellet Mountain Cuvee Proprietor's Blend 2007Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
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Tikal Jubilo 2007Bordeaux Red Blends from Argentina
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Ramey Napa Valley Claret 2007Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
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Bond Quella 2007Bordeaux Red Blends from Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California
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Andrew Will Winery Sorella 2007Bordeaux Red Blends from Columbia Valley, Washington
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Andrew Will Winery Two Blondes Vineyard Red 2007Bordeaux Red Blends from Yakima Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
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Pride Mountain Vineyards Reserve Claret 2007Bordeaux Red Blends from North Coast, California
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Tenuta Sette Ponti Oreno 2007Bordeaux Red Blends from Tuscany, Italy
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Chateau Cos d'Estournel 2007Bordeaux Red Blends from St. Estephe, Bordeaux, France
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Chateau Pontet-Canet 2007Bordeaux Red Blends from Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
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Ridge Monte Bello (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2007Bordeaux Red Blends from Santa Cruz Mountains, California
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Aia Vecchia Lagone Toscana 2007Bordeaux Red Blends from Tuscany, Italy
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Bond St. Eden 2007Bordeaux Red Blends from Oakville, Napa Valley, California
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Melka Metisse Jumping Goat Vineyard 2007Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
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Brancaia Ilatraia 2007Bordeaux Red Blends from Tuscany, Italy
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