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Bordeaux Supérieur is an appellation tier applied to wines made within the generic Bordeaux AOP zone. They are produced from the classic Bordeaux grape varieties. The reds are, as their name implies, intended to be a slightly "superior" form of standard Bordeaux AOC wines
Appellation d'origine contrôlée
The appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC; [a.pɛ.la.sjɔ̃ dɔ.ʁi.ʒin kɔ̃.tʁo.le]; "protected designation of origin") is the French certification granted to certain French geographical indications for wines, cheeses, butters, and other agricultural products, all under the auspices of the governme…
Bordeaux Supérieur, as the name suggests, promises to offer a superior version of Bordeaux AOC
Bordeaux AOC
The regional appellations together form the largest world-class wine vineyard, making up more than half of the production of the prestigious Bordeaux wine region, and representing more than 55% of all Bordeaux wines consumed in the world.
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wines. This is promised by the higher quality standards to which viticulturists and vintners must adhere in order to have Supérieur on their wine label. Its elevated status is defined by: - Use of older vines.Dec 13, 2017
Bordeaux Supérieur, as the name suggests, promises to offer a superior version of Bordeaux AOC wines. This is promised by the higher quality standards to which viticulturists and vintners must adhere in order to have Supérieur on their wine label. Its elevated status is defined by: Use of older vines; Densely planted vineyards
What does Bordeaux Superieur mean?
Dec 13, 2017 · This Bordeaux Supérieur is produced with 65% Merlot with 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, and is classic Merlot-dominant in that it has a silky texture. The smooth aromas are dark and balanced, with blackberry and earthy characteristics reminiscent of cedar and wet clay.
What is the difference between Bordeaux Controlee and Supérieur wine?
Dec 13, 2017 · This Bordeaux Supérieur is produced with 65% Merlot with 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, and is classic Merlot-dominant in that it has a silky texture. The smooth aromas are dark and balanced, with blackberry and earthy characteristics reminiscent of cedar and wet clay.
What are the characteristics of Bordeaux wine?
Mar 02, 2013 · Bordeaux Superieur is a designation granted to chateaux producing wines in specific appellations that meet select quality standards in order to have their wine classed as Bordeaux Superieur.
Is Bordeaux Supérieur wine good?
The wines covered in The Wine Cellar Insider listed as Bordeaux Superieur are often some of the best candidates in vintage after vintage for the best value Bordeaux wines of the year. Merlot and Cabernet Franc are the most important grape varieties in the production of wines classed as Bordeaux Superieur.
What does Bordeaux Supérieur taste like?
Sweet White Bordeaux Superieur
This sweet, aromatic white wine is characterized by a honeyed tropical fruit flavor and refreshing acidity. The wine blend is dominated by Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon grapes.
Is Bordeaux Supérieur sweet?
Light, sophisticated Bordeaux Supérieur wines are a sweet indulgence you can store in your cellar. They feature a beautiful, light-drenched, golden yellow color.
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What is Bordeaux wine good with?
White Bordeaux wine, due to its freshness and flavor profile pairs with almost any white food: shell fish, fish of all types, oysters, clams, mussels, sushi, veal, chicken, pork etc. Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon blends are fresh, refreshing and quite citrusy.
Where is Cotes de Bordeaux?
Francs Côtes de Bordeaux
A tiny jewel located next to Castillon, Francs is the smallest and most rural region at about 435 hectares (1,074 acres) and it's closer to Bergerac than the city of Bordeaux.Mar 20, 2018
What is the difference between Bordeaux and Bordeaux Superieur?
Bordeaux Supérieur, as the name suggests, promises to offer a superior version of Bordeaux AOC wines. This is promised by the higher quality standards to which viticulturists and vintners must adhere in order to have Supérieur on their wine label. Its elevated status is defined by: Use of older vines.May 25, 2017
What wines are in Bordeaux?
One of the most important things to understand about Bordeaux wines is that they are a blend of grape varieties for most of them. The red Bordeaux Blend is one of the most copied around the world and it includes Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec (with tiny amount of Carménère).
How many Aocs are in Bordeaux?
There are 362 AOC wines in France. Bordeaux's wine-growing region alone has 65. The AOC system guarantees wines with unique personalities.Feb 8, 2019
Soil
The Bordeaux appellation covers the entire Bordeaux wine region, a very large geographical area with a wide variety of soils and terroirs.
Taste
More concentrated and more complex and powerful than most AOC Bordeaux.
History
The wine was introduced to the Bordeaux region by the Romans, probably in the mid-1st century, to provide wine for local consumption, and wine production has been continuous in the region since then.
Climate and geography
The major reason for the success of winemaking in the Bordeaux region is an excellent environment for growing vines. The geological foundation of the region is limestone, leading to a soil structure that is heavy in calcium.
Grapes
Red Bordeaux is generally made from a blend of grapes. Permitted grapes are Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec and rarely Carménère. Today Carménère is rarely used, with Château Clerc Milon, a fifth growth Bordeaux, being one of the few to still retain Carménère vines.
Viticulture and winemaking
The red grapes in the Bordeaux vineyard are Merlot (62% by area), Cabernet Sauvignon (25%), Cabernet Franc (12%) and a small amount of Petit Verdot, Malbec and Carménère (1% in total). The white grapes are Sémillon (54% by area), Sauvignon blanc (36%), Muscadelle (7%) and a small amount of Ugni blanc, Colombard and Folle blanche (3% in total).
Wine styles
The Bordeaux wine region is divided into subregions including Saint-Émilion, Pomerol, Médoc, and Graves. The 60 Bordeaux appellations and the wine styles they represent are usually categorized into six main families, four red based on the subregions and two white based on sweetness:
Wine classification
There are four different classifications of Bordeaux, covering different parts of the region:
Commercial aspects
Many of the top Bordeaux wines are primarily sold as futures contracts, called selling en primeur. Because of the combination of longevity, fairly large production, and an established reputation, Bordeaux wines tend to be the most common wines at wine auctions.
Bordeaux Wine Rules
In general, Bordeaux's regional wine rules dictate what grape varieties may be grown where and how (no irrigation, all AOC wines are dry-farmed) and to what levels of alcohol a wine may be made (14 percent is the max).
Grapes vs. Place
The wines of Bordeaux are not labeled and sold by varietal but by terroir. To the Bordelais knowing where the grapes were grown is more important than knowing what grapes were grown.
Navigating Bordeaux's Wine Classification System
Bordeaux's glamorous wine reputation took extensive root with the Classification of 1855 and has reached forward to enjoy an exceptional modern-day following based on winemaking techniques that have revolutionized with the times and terroir that has stood the test of time.
The District of Pomerol
Like a breath of fresh air, the Bordeaux district of Pomerol has avoided the complicated classification process. Wine labels will simply indicate "Appellation Pomerol Controlée." Merlot serves as the region's dominant grape varietal, producing wines with softer tannins, more forward fruit and ready to enjoy earlier than their Cab cousins.
The Bottom Line
While navigating Bordeaux's wine classification system is not for the faint of heart, gaining a basic understanding of how the Bordelais sift through the wines on their own turf can help set some purchasing parameters and temper buying expectations.
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