Bordeaux Supérieur, Bordeaux, France as a Wine Region
Vin de Pays (vahn duh peh-YEE) One of the lower levels in the French Classification system, Vin de Pays is an intermediary wine, created for vineyards who were not quite AC, but vastly superior to Vin de Table wine. Vin de Pays has restrictions similar to the AC, but on a lesser scale. Regulations include specified region, minimum alcohol level and grape varieties. The wine also goes through a tasting panel. Some winemakers able to make wine at an AC level, instead choose to create wine at the Vin de Pays level as it allows more flexibility in grape varieties and yields. There are five regional Vin de Pays, with the most popular being Vin Pays d'Oc (from Languedoc & Roussillon). Vin de Pays wines offer wonderful value and good wine finds.
France as a Wine Country
Capital: Paris
Currency: Euro
When it comes to wine, France is a classic. Classic blends, grapes and styles began in the country and they still remain. Think about it - people ask for a Burgundian style Pinot Noir, they refer to wines as Bordeaux or Rhone blends - Champagne even had to pass a law to stop international wineries from putting their region on the label of all sparkling wine.
The top regions of France are: Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Languedoc-Roussillon, Loire, Rhone. And these regions are so diverse! It makes sense that wine regions throughout the world try to emulate their style. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah are no longer French varieties, but international varieties. They may not be the leader of cutting edge technology or value-priced wines, but there is no doubt that they are still producing wines of great quality and diversity.
Wines from Bordeaux Superieur Region
| Wine | £ |
|---|---|
| De Brague 2005. The Empire strikes back! Stunning Value on this Bordeaux Superieur.. | 9.00 |
| Classic Duo Classic Panchille Bordeaux Superieur (75cl) Mâcon-Davayé (75cl) Presented in .. | 25.00 |
| Magnum in Presentation Box Château D'Argadans Bordeaux Superieur 2005 Magnum (13% vol.) Wine accessories Bo.. | 55.00 |
| Chateau Latour 1979 Bordeaux Superieur This rich elegant red wine from the fine 1979 vintage is smooth and generous with pretty f.. | 40.00 |
| Chateau de Reignac 2003 Bordeaux Superieur From the outstanding 2003 vintage and scoring 90-91/100 Parker points this stunning red w.. | 44.00 |
| Chateau de Reignac 2000 Bordeaux Superieur From the excellent 2000 vintage and scoring 92/100 Parker points this stunning red wine &.. | 50.00 |
| Marquis de Terme Chateau Des Gondats 1986 Bordeaux Superieur This super red wine from the very good 1986 vintage is big and tannic with leather tar an.. | 40.00 |
| Chateau Meaume 2004 Bordeaux Superieur From the very good 2004 vintage this stunning wine is a ruby-coloured spicy sweet round.. | 30.00 |
| De Brague 2006 The Empire strikes back! Stunning Value on this Bordeaux Superieur... | 9.99 |
| Chateau Meaume 2006, Bordeaux Superieur Set in beautiful countryside, 15 kilometres from the famous wine districts of St-Emilion a.. | 8.99 |
| 2005 Chateau de Beau Rivage Bordeaux Superieur This 55 hectare property belongs to the Dourthe family, one of the great winemaking dynast.. | 7.50 |
| 2009 Chateau Pezat, Bordeaux Superieur, En primeur , 12 A big time sleeper of the vintage from the portfolio of Englishman Jonathan Maltus, this e.. | 128.37 |
| Chateau La Roche de Broue 2009, Bordeaux Superieur This 'petit chateau' is living proof that great value can still be found in Bordeaux, even.. | 5.99 |
| 2001 Chateau Barreyre, Bordeaux Superieur The vineyard surround a house dating from 1774 which was built by Nicolas Barreyre. The vi.. | 9.99 |
| Grand Claret case six Contains one bottle of each of the following : 2009 Chateau Cluzan, Bordeaux Rouge - 2001 .. | 69.00 |
| The Grand Claret case 2010 12 Contains two bottles of each of the following : 2009 Chateau Cluzan, Bordeaux Rouge - 2001.. | 137.00 |
Hotels on map
| Hotel | £ |
|---|---|
| Hôtel du Faisan Conveniently located in front of the Bordeaux Saint Jean train station, in a pleasant p.. | 52.00 |
| quality hotel sainte catherine This 19th century hotel is located in pedestrian zone, right in the centre and close to.. | 78.00 |
| Appart Valley Residence Les Chartrons Appart Valley Rsidence Les Chartrons is situated near the center of the historical dist.. | 46.00 |
