Médoc, Bordeaux, France as a Wine Region
(MEH-dok)
- Médoc Mecca of Wine
Médoc is the region that encompasses the smaller appellations of Pauillac, Margaux, St.-Estèphe & St.-Julien. As a larger appellation, it contains many chateaux that are the same style of the smaller appellations, but at a smaller price. There are two regions of the Médoc – the Bas Médoc (or lower-Médoc) and the Haut Médoc (or upper-Médoc) – so given the names as the Bas Médoc is lower elevation (yet northern) and the Haut Médoc is higher elevation (but south of Bas Médoc). Most quality wines come from the Haut Médoc, although many wines carry just the appellation Médoc. Notable Facts Situated in the Haut-Médoc, west of the river are the communes Listrac & Moulis. Between these two appellations and the river lie many Médoc chateaux producing delicious, Cabernet Sauvignon-based wines, often at a good value. Wines of the Médoc and Haut-Médoc appellation are less expensive, yet delicious, ways to experience the left bank of Bordeaux. Most are not as complex are age-worthy as those wines from the smaller communes along the riverbank, but many are great everyday wines, particularly suited for enjoying with food.
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.
Wineries in Medoc
| Winery |
|---|
| Château Beaumont Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Baron Philippe De Rothschild Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Château Cambon La Pelouse Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Château Belgrave Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Château Bernadotte Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Château Charmail Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Château Cissac Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Château Citran Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Château Citran Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Château D'agassac Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Château de Malleret Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Chateau La Lagune Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Château La Tour de By Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Château Tour Saint Bonnet Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Château Lamothe Bergeron Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Château Lamothe-Cissac Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Château Lanessan Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Château Le Pey Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Château Loudenne Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Château Malescasse Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Château Saint Ahon Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Château Sociando-Mallet Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Château Sociando-Mallet Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Château Coufran Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Château Caronne Ste. Gemme Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Château D'agassac Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Château Doyac Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Château du Taillan Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Château Potensac Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Château Maison Blanche Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Chateau La Fagotte Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Château Aney Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Château L'Argenteyre Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Château Malescasse Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Château Bernadotte Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Château D'Escurac Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Château Rollan de By Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Château Belle-Vue Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Château Larose-Trintaudon Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Vieux Château Landon Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Château Ramage La Bâtisse Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Château Verdignan Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Château Barateau Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Christian Moueix Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Château Clarke Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Haut-Médoc Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Château Lanessan Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Château Barreyres Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Château Tour Prignac Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Château d'Arcins Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| La Cardonne (Château) Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Château La Valière Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Château La Clare Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Château Sénéjac Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Les Allees de Cantemerle Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Fon Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Château Haut-Maurac Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Château D'Arvigny Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Château Semonlon Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Château Les Ormes Sorbet Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Chateau Devise d'Ardilley Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Barton&Guestier Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Château Cambon La Pelouse Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Château Lousteauneuf Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Château Tour Haut-Caussan Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Château Fontesteau Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Château Larrivaux Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Château La Tonnelle Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Château Arnauld Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Château de Lamarque Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Château de Malleret Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Château Senilhac Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Château Hanteillan Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Château Lamothe Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Chat Giscours Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Château de Chantelys Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Adnams Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Ch. Tour St. Bonnet Winery in Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
Wines from 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 |
| 1997 Chateau Tour du Haut A small parcel from a chateau that is closing down as the owner has died. This 1997 is lig.. | 9.00 |
| 2005 Château Saint Marc Thanks to the deep, lean gravelly ridges and Margaux's propensity for a high Cabernet .. | 20.00 |
| 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 |
| 1998 Chateau Patache d'Aux, Medoc Good tannic structure, with ripe delicate tannins. Notes of smoke and leather. Long and fr.. | 19.00 |
| ChA Recently acquired as part of an immaculately-stored private cellar at auction. Head of Sot.. | 190.00 |
| Chateau La Tour St. Bonnet 1996 Medoc Cru Bourgeois Scoring 85-86/100 Parker points this lovely red wine is "a dark purple-coloured wine .. | 40.00 |
| Chateau Chasse Spleen 1979 Medoc This stunning wine from the fine 1979 vintage has a generous earthy spicy leathery mus.. | 50.00 |
| Chateau Labastide 1983 Medoc From the good 1983 vintage this lovely red wine reveals elegance and fleshy weedy tobac.. | 43.00 |
| Chateau St Bonnet 1989 Medoc From the outstanding 1989 vintage this stunning red wine offers sweet currant and cherry .. | 50.00 |
| Chateau Cambon La Pelouse 1989 Medoc This red wine from the outstanding 1989 vintage is deep and well developed with crisp frui.. | 40.00 |
| Chateau Cissac 1979 Medoc This Cru Grand Bourgeois exceptionnel from the fine 1979 vintage has good fruit and a firm.. | 40.00 |
| Chateau Fontaneau 1995 Medoc From the very good 1995 vintage this lovely red wine is plumy and fruity with modest cher.. | 40.00 |
| 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 Coufran 1996 Medoc From the very good 1996 vintage and scoring 86/100 Parker points this firm red wine is &q.. | 40.00 |
| Chateau Sociando Mallet 1996 Medoc From the very good 1996 vintage and scoring 90/100 Parker points this delicious red wine .. | 70.00 |
| Chateau La Lagune 1994 Grand Cru Classe Medoc Scoring 84/100 Parker points this delicious red wine reveals "this estate's tell.. | 40.00 |
| Grand Listrac Selection 1994 Medoc From the good 1994 vintage this red wine exhibits a medium dark ruby colour plenty of t.. | 30.00 |
Subregions in Medoc
| Region |
|---|
| Pauillac |
| Moulis En Médoc |
| St. Estèphe |
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 |
