Bordeaux and Bordeaux Supérieur Region

Sub region of Bordeaux region

Bordeaux and Bordeaux Supérieur appellation wines may be produced anywhere in the Bordeaux vineyard. These wines, which represent over 50% of Bordeaux's production, embody the much-appreciated Bordeaux style of harmonious elegance and aromatic complexity.

Bordeaux Blend:

Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot – sometimes with Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot

Aroma:

Red berries, blackcurrant or violet

Palate:

Supple, fruity and not too robust

Ageing:

3 to 4 years

Try with:

All types of food, notably Deli meats, omelettes or spaghett.

Bordeaux Supérieur  Blend:

Same varieties as Bordeaux AOC wines (Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot – sometimes with Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot), but picked on selected plots of older vines

Aroma:

Fruit (cherry, raspberry, blackcurrant), violet, hints of licorice, cedar, dried plum or rose

Palate:

More concentrated, complex and powerful than most Bordeaux wines

Ageing:

3 to 4 years

Try with:

All types of food, notably roast chicken, vegetable pie or cheese