All about Bordeaux

Appearance

  • Color: Bordeaux reds typically range from deep ruby to garnet, often deepening with age. White Bordeaux wines are pale straw to golden.
  • Opacity: Reds are usually medium to high in opacity, reflecting their depth and concentration, while whites are clear and bright.

Aroma

  • Primary Aromas: Red Bordeaux wines often exhibit aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, plum, and cherry. White Bordeaux wines display notes of citrus, green apple, and tropical fruits.
  • Secondary Aromas: These wines can also have hints of cedar, tobacco, and earth, which develop from the oak aging process. Whites may have floral and herbal undertones.
  • Tertiary Aromas: Aged Bordeaux wines may develop complex aromas such as dried fruit, leather, tobacco, truffle, and sometimes a smoky quality.

Flavor Profile

  • Fruit Flavors: Red Bordeaux wines are characterized by dark fruit flavors like blackcurrant, plum, and cherry. Whites are often more citrus-driven with hints of melon and green apple.
  • Other Flavors: Notes of tobacco, cedar, and earth are common in reds, while whites may have flavors of herbs, honey, and minerals.
  • Oak Influence: Significant in many Bordeaux wines, especially in reds, contributing flavors of vanilla, spice, and toast from oak aging.

Structure

  • Body: Medium to full-bodied for reds; medium-bodied for whites.
  • Tannins: Medium to high in red wines, providing structure and aging potential.
  • Acidity: Medium to high, contributing to the wine’s balance and longevity.
  • Alcohol: Ranges from 12.5% to 15%

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Pairings for Bordeaux

Hard cheeses like Comté or aged Gouda
Hard cheeses like Comté or aged Gouda

Hard cheeses like Comté or aged Gouda

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Grilled or roasted meats
Grilled or roasted meats

Grilled or roasted meats

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Sauteed Mushrooms
Sauteed Mushrooms

Mushroom-based dishes

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