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Bordeaux, in the southwest of France, is home to some of the most famous ch\u00e2teaux in the world of wine. Their exceptional terroir and superlative wines have long reigned as some of the most sought after and investment-worthy.<\/p>\n
The majority of Bordeaux wines are dry, red blends from Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon or Cabernet-Franc.<\/p>\n
The finest (and most expensive) of these come from the great ch\u00e2teaux of the Left Bank (higher in tannins, alcohol and acidity, more on Cabernet) like Pauillac, Margaux, St Estephe or St Julien and the Right Bank (softer, less tannic and lower in alcohol and acidity. Merlot is the dominant grape), appellations of Saint-Emilion and Pomerol. They are complemented by high-quality white wines (particularly from Pessac-Leognan) and the sweet, botrytized nectars of Sauternes.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
“The deep garnet colored 2009 Les Forts de Latour springs forth with minted chocolate, blackberry pie, sweaty leather and cast iron pan notes with hints of bay leaves and unsmoked cigars. Medium to full-bodied and laden with muscular black fruit preserves and savory layers, it has a firm, grainy frame and lovely freshness, finishing with a minty kick.” <\/em>– Wine Advocate<\/em><\/b><\/p>\n Wine sold by bottle only \/ Direct Ch\u00e2teau<\/em><\/p>\n Grape:<\/strong> 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32.5% Merlot, 0.5% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":7224,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"yoast_head":"\n