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| Below?is a bit of wine info that I had to write for a work related project.???
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone.???Cheers!BORDEAUXThe winegrowing history of Bordeaux goes back some 2000 years when the Romans occupied the area. |
| The winegrowing history of Bordeaux goes back some 2000 years when the Romans occupied the area.?The wines are majestic in structure and flavor and they are often long lived; it is not uncommon for them to last 40 to 50 years and still be very enjoyable, and in some instances they have been known to last more than a century.?Geology and geography are important factors of Bordeaux as the Gironde River divides Bordeaux into two main areas that are often referred to as the "Left Bank" and the "Right Bank".On the "Left Bank" of the river are regions known as Mdoc and Graves (Pessac Leognan), the famous wine communes of Margaux, Pauillac, Saint-Estephe, and Saint-Julien are within the Mdoc region.?In 1855 the best vineyards of this area were ranked into Classified Growths, which still holds considerable significance today.? |
| ?In 1855 the best vineyards of this area were ranked into Classified Growths, which still holds considerable significance today.?The soil of this area is comprised of small pebbles that provide optimum drainage for Cabernet vines.?Winemakers will often blend in a modest amount of Merlot grapes and sometimes a small amount of other grape varieties to give their wines balance and complexity.On the "Right Bank" of the river are the regions of Saint-Emilion and Pomerol.??Merlot is the dominant grape variety on this side of the river as the soil is comprised primarily of clay which is a haven for Merlot grape vines; this is also where the variety Cabernet Franc is known to thrive.? |
| Merlot is the dominant grape variety on this side of the river as the soil is comprised primarily of clay which is a haven for Merlot grape vines; this is also where the variety Cabernet Franc is known to thrive.?Wines from this area were not included in the 1855 Classification, however Saint-Emilion has their own Grand Cru Classification system and their top tier wines are on par with the First-Growths of the Left Bank. |
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