Overview
The northern Medoc gives Bordeaux its broadest left-bank appellation: gravel, clay and estuary air shaping firm Cabernet-Merlot blends with cassis, cedar and savory grip.
In The Glass
- Colour
- Medium garnet
- Nose
- Blackcurrant, Black plum, Red cherry, Cedar and Graphite.
- Palate
- Classic left-bank Bordeaux - structured cassis, cedar and gravelly restraint. Generally full-bodied, medium acidity, firm tannins, dry, with a long finish.
Tasting Profile
Body Full4/5
Tannins Firm4/5
Acidity Medium3/5
Sweetness Bone Dry1/5
Alcohol Medium3/5
Grapes
Cabernet SauvignonMerlotCabernet FrancPetit Verdot
Aromas And Notes
BlackcurrantBlack plumRed cherryCassisCedarGraphiteTobaccoDried herbsLeatherForest floorCigar box
Terroir
Maritime - Atlantic weather softened by the Gironde estuary.
GravelClay-limestoneSand
Food Pairings
Roast beefLamb shoulderMushroom gratinAged cheddar
Notable Producers
- Chateau Potensac, founded 1870 - Chateau Potensac
- Chateau La Tour de By, founded 1876 - Chateau La Tour de By