BORDEAUX
The vineyards of Bordeaux are the largest fine-wine vineyards in the world. Their diversity allows for the production of many different types of wines such as reds, dry or sweet whites, rosés, light reds and sparkling whites.
The designated red grape varieties in Bordeaux are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Carmenere.
In general, the left bank is known for its Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated wines and the right bank for its Merlot.
The main white varieties are Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc, the former being the foundation of Bordeaux’s sweet wines of Sauternes and Barsac.