Cabernet Sauvignon
The most widely cultivated red wine grape in the world. It has powerful tannins, deep color, and potential for long aging. Known for its cassis and blackberry aromas, it gains complexity through barrel aging.
The world's largest high-quality wine region, known for its blends of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Divided by the Gironde River into Left Bank and Right Bank, each producing distinctly different wine styles. The tradition of classified châteaux began in 1855 and continues to reign at the pinnacle of the wine world.
Climate / Soil
- Climate
- Maritime climate
- Soil
- Gravelly, Clay, Limestone
Appellations
- Médoc
- Pauillac
- Saint-Émilion
- Pomerol
- Margaux
History
Winemaking has been practiced since Roman times, and the region prospered through trade with England during the Middle Ages. The classification created for the 1855 Paris Exposition remains the most prestigious wine classification in the world today.
Sommelier Note
Bordeaux has completely different charms on the Left Bank and Right Bank. The powerful and elegant Cabernet-dominant Left Bank, and the soft and enchanting Merlot-dominant Right Bank. By comparing both, you can understand the depth of blended wines.