Bordeaux Basics: Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot
Unlock the mystery of Bordeaux through Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, the foundation of some of the world’s best and most sought-after red wines. These two grape varieties make up nearly 90% of the red wine vineyards in Bordeaux. Each grape variety has its own characteristics, which make them perfect for blending, a signature technique of Bordeaux winemaking.
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Tasting Points
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Wine IQ Points
What you'll learn
History of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot characteristics
Ideal terroir for these grape varieties
People you will meet
Rachel Hubert
Winemaker
Château Peybonhomme Les Tours
Guillaume Hubert
Winemaker
Château Peybonhomme Les Tours
Thierry Valette
Winemaker
Clos Puy Arnaud
Baron Maurice Velge
Owner
Château de Côme
Gonzague Lurton
Owner
Château Durfort-Vivens
Wines in This Experience
Bordeaux Basics: Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot
Essentials
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Château Peybonhomme-les-Tours Energies 2017
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Clos Puy Arnaud Grand Vin 2016
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Château de Côme 2017
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Château Durfort-Vivens 2015
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Château Haut-Bages Libéral La Chapelle de Haut-Bages Libéral 2016
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