Haut-médoc, 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 Haut medoc Region
| Wine | £ |
|---|---|
| 2004 Le Haut Medoc de Giscours, Haut Medoc The prestidigious Chateau Giscours in Margaux has vineyards lying to the north of the main.. | 12.00 |
| 2002 Chateau Tour du Haut Moulin, Haut Medoc A small parcel from a chateau that is closing down as the owner has died. This 2002 has a.. | 12.00 |
| 2004 Le Haut Medoc de Giscours Unmixed 12 The prestidigious Chateau Giscours in Margaux has vineyards lying to the north of the main.. | 129.00 |
| Chateau D'Agassac 1988 Haut Medoc From the good 1988 vintage this vineyard has produced a classic silky and balanced red wi.. | 47.00 |
| Chateau Beaumont 1999 Haut Medoc Scoring 85-6/100 Parker points and from the very good 1999 vintage this medium bodied red.. | 40.00 |
| Chateau Cissac 1995 Haut Medoc This red wine from the very good 1995 vintage has is deep cherry/berry in colour with good.. | 40.00 |
| Chateau D'Angludet 1961 Haut Medoc Grand Cru Exceptionnel From the outstanding 1961 vintage this wonderful Bordeaux red wine has a dark colour with.. | 280.00 |
| Chateau Plaisance 1983 Haut Medoc From the good 1983 vintage this incredible red wine exhibits a sweet black truffle aroma .. | 40.00 |
| Chateau Citran 1979 Haut Medoc From the fine 1979 vintage this delightful red wine has a deep red colour and is earthy a.. | 40.00 |
| Chateau Charmail 2004 Haut Medoc Scoring 89/100 Parker points this glorious red wine from the very good 2004 vintage is &q.. | 40.00 |
| Chateau D'Angludet 1970 Haut Medoc Grand Cru Exceptionnel This lovely Claret from the very good 1970 vintage is firm and fleshy with good fruit and .. | 43.00 |
| CHATEAU BERNADOTTE A sufficiently wet winter to replenish the water table. A mild spring enabled the budding.. | 17.29 |
| 2004 Le Haut Medoc de Giscours, Haut Medoc The prestidigious Chateau Giscours in Margaux has vineyards lying to the north of the main.. | 12.25 |
| 2002 Chateau Tour du Haut Moulin, Haut Medoc A small parcel from a chateau that is closing down as the owner has died. This 2002 has a.. | 10.75 |
| 1999 Chateau La Bernadotte, Haut Medoc Owned by Chateau Pichon Lalande and made by the same team. A light but delicate and mature.. | 16.99 |
| 2009 Chateau La Tour de By, Haut Medoc, En primeur, 12 Within 300 meters of the Gironde, and 15 meters above sea level, global warming might yet .. | 176.54 |
| 2002 Chateau Maucamps, Haut Medoc, Bordeaux The vineyard is situated in Macau, close to Margaux, bordering on a part of Chateau La Lag.. | 17.99 |
| 2009 Chateau Saint Paul, Haut Medoc, En primeur, 12 bottle case 12 bottles per case Chateau Saint Paul is the result of a union of two plots of vines; one belonging to Chatea.. | 140.12 |
| 2009 Chateau Bernadotte, Haut Medoc, En primeur, 12 Recently sold by May-Eliane Lencquesaing to the Champagne house, Louis Roederer, having be.. | 217.67 |
| CHATEAU CISSAC The return to more conventional weather during 2004 saw also a return to a more classic st.. | 24.64 |
Subregions in Haut medoc
| Region |
|---|
| St.-julien |
| Cissac |
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 |
