What grape varieties are grown in AOC Pessac-Léognan?

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WHERE IS THE PESSAC-LÉOGNAN AOC LOCATED? Pessac-Léognan wines are located on the left bank of the Garonne River. The 1,600-hectare appellation surrounds the commune of Bordeaux. Initially part of the AOC GRAVES, wines with better terroir, especially south of Bordeaux, received the AOC PESSAC-LÉOGNAN in 1987. Discover Pessac Leognan vintage 2018 on the website. > Order Pessac-Léognan grands crus THE AOC PESSAC-LÉOGNAN VINTAGES ? Wine production reaches... Read more

BORDEAUX RIGHT BANK GRAPE VARIETIES

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Let's continue our Guide to Grape Varieties with those of Bordeaux's Right Bank. Two rivers cross the Bordeaux region, dividing it into three parts. These are the Garonne and the Dordogne (a handy way of remembering which river is the most northerly: it's the first in alphabetical order), which join to form the Gironde estuary. To find out whether the appellation is on the left or right bank of the river, simply follow the... Read more

GRAPE VARIETIES OF BORDEAUX'S LEFT BANK  

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The reputation of Bordeaux wines is well established. Known the world over, they still have a few well-kept secrets. Take grape varieties, for example. Do you know the Bordeaux grape varieties inside out? And do you know how many reds there are, and how many whites? Let's take a look at the list of Bordeaux grape varieties, which is only a tiny fraction of the total number of French grape varieties (the number of grape varieties in France... Read more

What grape varieties are used in Burgundy wines?

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Welcome to our Grape Varieties Guide! We're going to introduce you to all the great grape varieties of the Burgundy vineyards. The Burgundy vineyard boasts ideal climatic conditions and a unique terroir for its various grape varieties. Its history goes back a long way, with the first official description dating back to the year 312. The great wines of Burgundy are renowned the world over, with star grape varieties such as pinot noir, chardonnay, gamay and aligoté. In the guide to grape varieties... Read more

What grape varieties are used in Alsace wines?

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Alsace wines are produced from 7 main grape varieties. Alsace produces mainly white wines, but also a few reds; in this article, we'll look at the different grape varieties used in Alsace white and red wines. The grape varieties of Alsace white wines? Gewurztraminer: A member of the Traminer family, its rosé grapes give it the appellation of aromatic pink savagnin. Easily recognized on the palate, it can be made into dry or sweet white wines. Harvested... Read more

What are the Beaujolais grape varieties?

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Produced in the north of the Rhône department, Beaujolais wines are highly renowned. This appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC) reveals, through its variety of flavors, all the richness of a territory of over 7,000 hectares. It's not one type of wine, but many different grape varieties. Fine, aromatic, rich, complex... discover the Beaujolais grape varieties. Great Beaujolais wines available Gamay: the grape variety of red Beaujolais wines The Gamay grape variety... Read more

What grape varieties are used in Languedoc Roussillon wines?

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Welcome to the blog of Comptoir des Millésimes, specialists in rare wines and old vintages. Find all our varietal guides on the blog! The Languedoc-Roussillon vineyard is one of the most extensive of France's 16 great vineyards. There are 228,000 ha of vines, of which 89,000 ha are AOC. Find out which grape varieties are used to produce the red wines (85% of total production) and white wines of this vineyard.... Read more