The best wines of Bordeaux Supérieur

Discover the best wines of Bordeaux Supérieur of Bordeaux as well as the best winemakers of Bordeaux Supérieur and estates of Bordeaux Supérieur to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Bordeaux Supérieur and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Top wines of Bordeaux Supérieur by region

Looking for a good wine of Bordeaux Supérieur of Bordeaux among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Bordeaux Supérieur. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Bordeaux Supérieur with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Bordeaux Supérieur

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Bordeaux Supérieur

Red wines from the region of Bordeaux Supérieur go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of braciola (southern italy), paupiettes in a casserole with cream or duck breast with goat cheese and local ham.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Bordeaux Supérieur

On the nose the red wine of the region of Bordeaux Supérieur. often reveals types of flavors of blackberry, clove or blueberry and sometimes also flavors of licorice, cassis or cedar. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Bordeaux Supérieur. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in red wine of Bordeaux Supérieur

  • 2001With an average score of 4.38/5
  • 2003With an average score of 4.07/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.05/5
  • 2002With an average score of 4.04/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.02/5
  • 1999With an average score of 4.00/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Bordeaux Supérieur

  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Malbec
  • Petit Verdot

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Bordeaux Supérieur

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Discovering the wine region of Bordeaux Supérieur

Bordeaux Supérieur is an appellation level applied to wines produced in the Generic area of the Bordeaux PDO. They are produced from the classic Bordeaux Grape varieties. The reds are, as the name suggests, intended to be a slightly "superior" form of the standard Bordeaux AOC wines. They are therefore heavily based on Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, with smaller amounts of Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec.

Some wines may feature the "lost child" of Bordeaux, Carménère. Small quantities of white wine are produced. However, as the wines must be Sweet, this does not represent a level of quality as is the case for the red designation. These wines are generally made from Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon.

Some blends may include Muscadelle, Ugni Blanc and Merlot Blanc. Similarly, the Graves Supérieures appellation is specific to sweet white wines. Only two French wine regions have adopted the concept of having a "superior" level for their appellations. The other is Beaujolais.

Great white wines of Bordeaux Supérieur

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Bordeaux Supérieur

White wines from the region of Bordeaux Supérieur go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of pan-fried black pudding with apples, light tuna-tomato quiche (without cream) or chicken curry (like in reunion island).

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Bordeaux Supérieur

On the nose the white wine of the region of Bordeaux Supérieur. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, kiwi or spices and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, oak or vegetal. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Bordeaux Supérieur. is a powerful.

The best vintages in white wine of Bordeaux Supérieur

  • 1989With an average score of 4.90/5
  • 1986With an average score of 4.80/5
  • 1996With an average score of 4.80/5
  • 1990With an average score of 4.70/5
  • 1997With an average score of 4.70/5
  • 1998With an average score of 4.70/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Bordeaux Supérieur

  • Sémillon
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Muscadelle
  • Chardonnay

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Bordeaux Supérieur

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Discover the grape variety: Merlot

Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.

Great sparkling wines of Bordeaux Supérieur

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Bordeaux Supérieur

Sparkling wines from the region of Bordeaux Supérieur go well with generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Bordeaux Supérieur

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The word of the wine: Left bank

In Bordeaux, refers to the vineyards located on the left bank of the Gironde, where the dominant grape variety is Cabernet Sauvignon. These are the Medoc, Haut-Médoc, Pessac-Leognan, Graves, etc. appellations.

Great pink wines of Bordeaux Supérieur

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Bordeaux Supérieur

Pink wines from the region of Bordeaux Supérieur go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or sweet desserts such as recipes of christmas salad, scallops with chorizo sauce or tarte tatin.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Bordeaux Supérieur

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Bordeaux Supérieur. often reveals types of flavors of coffee, caramel or non oak and sometimes also flavors of oak.

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Bordeaux Supérieur

  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Sémillon
  • Muscadelle

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Bordeaux Supérieur

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Discover the grape variety: Sémillon

Sémillon blanc is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. Note that this grape variety can also be used for the elaboration of eaux de vie. This variety of vine is characterized by large bunches of grapes, and grapes of large size. Sémillon Blanc can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Provence & Corsica, Loire Valley, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Great sweet wines of Bordeaux Supérieur

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Bordeaux Supérieur

Sweet wines from the region of Bordeaux Supérieur go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of congolese pondu, quinoa with shrimp or cream and tuna quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Bordeaux Supérieur

On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Bordeaux Supérieur. often reveals types of flavors of apricot, honey or earth and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit.

The best vintages in sweet wine of Bordeaux Supérieur

  • 2005With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.80/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Bordeaux Supérieur

  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Sémillon
  • Sauvignon Gris
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Bordeaux Supérieur

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The word of the wine: Pitting (acetic)

Synonymous with acescence.

Great other wines of Bordeaux Supérieur

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Food and wine pairing with a other wine of Bordeaux Supérieur

Other wines from the region of Bordeaux Supérieur go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of baked marrow bones, stuffed quails or duck breast with goat cheese and local ham.

The most used grape varieties in other wine of Bordeaux Supérieur

  • Cabernet Franc
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot

The best wineries and winemakers for other wine of Bordeaux Supérieur

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The word of the wine: Barrel

Bordeaux barrel of 225 litres, used to determine the tonneau (unit of measurement corresponding to four barrels, or 900 litres).

News from the vineyard of Bordeaux Supérieur

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