Wine on the Radio - March 8, 2004

Bordeaux Region Overview

Bordeaux.  

There's no question about it . . . this is the most famous wine region in the world.

Bordeaux is actually made up of several dozen designated wine districts but it's not too hard to understand.  

Looking at a map there's the right side, or bank, of the Gironde estuary, and the left.   On the right are the merlot based wines of St. Emilion and Pomerol.   On the left are the Cabernet kings . . . from Margaux, Pauillac, St. Julien and the rest of the Médoc.  

Then there are outlying and lesser known districts near the famous ones which deliver some really good values.  From the south are minerally crisp whites from Graves and the elegantly awesome dessert wines of Sauternes.  

Each commune is based on the terroir and its winemaking traditions.  Each Chateau known for its unique style.  

From everyday enjoyment to prized collectables, there are Bordeaux at all prices and for all tastes.

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