Bordeaux Blend Red is a red blend rather than a single variety, and it traces back to Bordeaux, France.
Structurally it lands at full body, high tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for plum, blackcurrant, earth and spice.
The regions that matter for it are Bordeaux, Napa Valley, South Australia and Chile.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, high vigour and a preference for moderate to warm.
It blends readily with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.
Watch for the synonyms: Claret and Meritage.
At the table it suits steak entrecôte marchand de vin, grass-fed wagyu rib-eye fillet and roast leg of lamb with rosemary and garlic.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Claret, Meritage.
Bottles to look for.
- Chateau Angelus, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France
- Chateau Cheval Blanc, Saint-Emilion, France
- Chateau Cos d'Estournel, Saint-Estephe, France
- Chateau Figeac, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France
- Chateau Giscours, Margaux, France
- Chateau Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan, France
- Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan, France
- Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, France
Bordeaux Blend Red: common questions
01.What does Bordeaux Blend Red taste like?+
02.Where is Bordeaux Blend Red from?+
03.Where is Bordeaux Blend Red grown?+
04.What food pairs with Bordeaux Blend Red?+
05.What else is Bordeaux Blend Red called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.