What Medoc means?

What Medoc means?

Médoc in British English (meɪˈdɒk , ˈmɛdɒk , French medɔk) noun. 1. a district of SW France, on the left bank of the Gironde estuary: famous vineyards.

What is Medoc in wine?

Médoc is an AOC for wine in the Bordeaux wine region of southwestern France, on the Left Bank of the Gironde estuary that covers the northern section of the viticultural strip along the Médoc peninsula. The zone is sometimes called Bas-Médoc (English: Low-Médoc), though this term is not permitted on any label.

Where is the Medoc region in France?

Médoc, wine-producing district, southwestern France, on the left bank of the Gironde River estuary, northwest of Bordeaux. An undulating plain extending for about 50 miles (80 km) to Grave Point, the Médoc is renowned for its crus (vineyards).

Is Medoc an appellation?

Moulis en Medoc is a small appellation and their wines are strong in tannins with develop over time to create powerful wines with appealing aromas. Listrac-Medoc use Merlot as their primary grape so the wine produced is more lively and fruity. They are best drunk after some ageing to allow the tannins to develop.

What does Médoc taste like?

Complex, elegant, oaked, notes of blackberry, currant, licorice, and sometimes spices and mint.

Is Médoc a Bordeaux?

The Médoc is arguably the most famous red wine district in the world, home to many of the greatest and most renowned names of Bordeaux. Stretching north-west from the city of Bordeaux with the Gironde estuary to the east, the vineyards extend up to eight miles from the river and run for about 50 miles northwards.

Are Graves Médoc?

Although wine on the Left Bank of Bordeaux is mainly associated with the Médoc, especially the communes of Pauillac, St. Julien, and Margaux, Graves has its own unique place as a wine-producing appellation with a long tradition of winemaking and colorful history.

Is Medoc a Bordeaux?

What is Margaux wine?

Margaux is a wine growing commune and Appellation d’origine contrôlée within Haut-Médoc in Bordeaux, centred on the village of Margaux. Its leading (premier cru) château is also called Margaux. It contains 21 cru classé châteaux, more than any other commune in Bordeaux.

Is Médoc a claret?

From the excellent 2016 vintage, this is a really satisfying claret from the Médoc. Packed full of Cabernet charm with herbaceous and eucalyptus notes alongside black fruit flavours.

What grape is Graves?

A typical Graves red is based on the classic Bordeaux grape varieties Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot sometimes in a supporting role. The typical Graves white is dry, mid-bodied and usually made from the equally familiar combination of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon.

Is Graves a white wine?

Graves white: a very aromatic dry white wine.