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Médoc AOC is one of the most historically important appellations of Bordeaux’s Left Bank, located north of the city of Bordeaux. It is the territory where the classic concept of Bordeaux red wine was shaped—longevity, structure, and the dominance of ‘Cabernet Sauvignon’.
The appellation encompasses both the famous communal appellations (Margaux, Pauillac, Saint-Estèphe, Saint-Julien) and the broader Médoc AOC area, where wines tend to show a more direct yet still clearly Bordeaux-driven expression. Médoc AOC wines are often regarded as an introduction to the Left Bank style, offering insight into the region’s logic without the weight of the major classifications.
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Red wines here are produced primarily from ‘Cabernet Sauvignon’, complemented by ‘Merlot’, ‘Cabernet Franc’, and ‘Petit Verdot’. The aromatic profile commonly features blackcurrant, cedar, graphite, tobacco, and subtle earthy nuances.
The soils of the Médoc are considered one of the key factors behind Bordeaux’s success. Gravel terraces, formed over millennia, provide excellent drainage and heat retention, allowing ‘Cabernet Sauvignon’ to achieve phenolic ripeness even in cooler vintages.
