The flavor of caramel in wine of Bordeaux
Discover the of Bordeaux wines revealing the of caramel flavor during the olphactive analysis (nose) and during the gustative analysis (mouth).
More information on of Bordeaux flavors
World-renowned age-worthy reds, led by round Merlot (plum, black fruit) or firm Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, cedar, graphite), blended with Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot for tannic structure. Structured Médoc and Graves, velvety Saint-Émilion and Pomerol. Also crisp dry whites (Sauvignon/Sémillon) and opulent sweet Sauternes with honey and candied fruit. A 110,000 ha Gironde vineyard, 65 appellations, cradle of the 1855 classified growths.
The word of the wine: Polyphenols
Substance contained essentially in the skin of the grape. The main ones are anthocyanins, which give red wines their colour and tannins.
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What are the typical grape varieties with flavor de caramel of Bordeaux?
- MuscadelleIn 32% of wines with flavor de caramel
- SauvignonIn 20% of wines with flavor de caramel
- SémillonIn 20% of wines with flavor de caramel
- Cabernet-sauvignonIn 9% of wines with flavor de caramel
- MerlotIn 9% of wines with flavor de caramel
- Cabernet francIn 5% of wines with flavor de caramel
- Petit verdotIn 2% of wines with flavor de caramel
- MalbecIn 1% of wines with flavor de caramel