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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Bordeaux Blend White is a white blend rather than a single variety, and it traces back to Bordeaux, France.
Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, varies and medium alcohol.
Look for citrus, grass, honey, stone fruit, floral and herbal.
The regions that matter for it are Bordeaux and Pessac-Leognan.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, medium vigour and a preference for maritime.
It blends readily with Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Muscadelle.
Watch for the synonyms: Bordeaux Blanc and Blanc de Bordeaux.
At the table it suits seafood, chicken, vegetable dishes, salads and goat cheese.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
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Sauvignon Blanc
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Semillon
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Muscadelle
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Semillon
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Sauvignon Blanc
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Muscadelle
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Food pairings.
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seafood
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chicken
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vegetable dishes
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salads
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goat cheese
Also labelled.
Bordeaux Blanc, Blanc de Bordeaux.
Bottles to look for.
- Aile d'Argent Blanc du Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Bordeaux, France
- Baron Philippe de Rothschild Mouton Cadet Blanc, Bordeaux, France
- Bernard Magrez Chateau La Tour Carnet Blanc, Bordeaux, France
- Chateau Bastor-Lamontagne, Sauternes, France
- Chateau Bouscaut Blanc, Pessac-Leognan, France
- Chateau Cheval Blanc 'Le Petit Cheval' Bordeaux Blanc, France
- Chateau Cos d'Estournel 'Les Pagodes de Cos' Blanc, Bordeaux, France
- Chateau Cos d'Estournel Blanc, Bordeaux, France
Bordeaux Blend White: common questions
01.What does Bordeaux Blend White taste like?+
Bordeaux Blend White tastes of citrus, grass, honey, stone fruit, floral and herbal, plus two more. Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, varies and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Bordeaux Blend White from?+
Bordeaux Blend White originates in Bordeaux, France.
03.Where is Bordeaux Blend White grown?+
The key regions for Bordeaux Blend White are Bordeaux and Pessac-Leognan.
04.What food pairs with Bordeaux Blend White?+
Pour it with seafood, chicken, vegetable dishes, salads and goat cheese.
05.What else is Bordeaux Blend White called?+
Bordeaux Blend White is also labelled Bordeaux Blanc and Blanc de Bordeaux.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.