The flavor of smoke in wine of Bordeaux
Discover the of Bordeaux wines revealing the of smoke 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: Film maceration
A technique that consists of leaving the grapes to macerate in the open air at a low temperature before fermentation, thus enhancing the aromatic expression of the wine.
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What are the typical grape varieties with flavor de smoke of Bordeaux?
- MerlotIn 73% of wines with flavor de smoke
- Cabernet-sauvignonIn 73% of wines with flavor de smoke
- Cabernet francIn 51% of wines with flavor de smoke
- Petit verdotIn 24% of wines with flavor de smoke
- MuscadelleIn 12% of wines with flavor de smoke
- SauvignonIn 10% of wines with flavor de smoke
- SémillonIn 10% of wines with flavor de smoke
- MalbecIn 10% of wines with flavor de smoke