The flavor of cream in wine of Bordeaux
Discover the of Bordeaux wines revealing the of cream 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: Local wine
Table wine, but with the origin indicated. It corresponds to a particular legislation: the freedom to use grape varieties is greater than for the AOC, but the quality criteria such as the approval tastings can sometimes be more demanding. The legislation is still evolving, but for the moment there are three levels: regional (e.g. Vin de Pays d'Oc), departmental and local (e.g. Côtes de Thongue).
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What are the typical grape varieties with flavor de cream of Bordeaux?
- MuscadelleIn 37% of wines with flavor de cream
- MerlotIn 24% of wines with flavor de cream
- Cabernet-sauvignonIn 21% of wines with flavor de cream
- SauvignonIn 20% of wines with flavor de cream
- SémillonIn 20% of wines with flavor de cream
- Cabernet francIn 19% of wines with flavor de cream
- Petit verdotIn 5% of wines with flavor de cream
- MalbecIn 2% of wines with flavor de cream
- ChardonnayIn 1% of wines with flavor de cream
- Pinot blancIn 1% of wines with flavor de cream