Is Medoc or Haut-Médoc better?
Generally speaking, most serious wine collectors seek out wines from the Haut-Médoc because these are more valuable and age-worthy than wines from the Médoc AOC, though wines from the Médoc AOC can also be pleasurable to drink.
Is the 1970 Bordeaux Good?
The 1970 vintage for Bordeaux was extremely good, some would even say legendary. The growing season began with a long, cold winter and icy conditions continued into the spring, but fortunately warmed up enough to allow for both a good budburst and flowering.
What is Haut-Médoc wine?
Haut-Medoc Wine Haut-Médoc is the large southern section of the greater Médoc district of Bordeaux in southwestern France. It accounts for two-thirds of the Médoc peninsula. The appellation of the same name covers red wines produced within the same zone, but outside of the six communes which have their own AOP.
Does Haut-Médoc age well?
Several of the best producers from Haut Medoc made serious Bordeaux wines of classified growth quality. The wines of Haut Medoc can age and are interesting to add to blind tastings with better known 1855 classified wines from the Medoc.
Is Haut-Médoc Left Bank?
The Left Bank of Bordeaux is the home to all of the official 1855 Classified Bordeaux wines. The Medoc also includes the Haut Medoc, Moulis, Medoc and Listrac appellations.
What do you eat with Haut-Médoc?
Haut Medoc Bordeaux makes excellent wine and food pairing with most game, beef, veal, pork, lamb, or duck dishes. Haut Medoc wines also pair well with roast chicken and a wide variety of other roasted or grilled meats, game, or seafood dishes.
Is Haut-Médoc Right Bank?
Left vs Right bank Bordeaux: Appellations The Left Bank encompasses the Médoc wine region north of Bordeaux. Its four best-known appellations – from north to south – are St-Estèphe, Pauillac, St-Julien and Margaux. It also encompasses Haut-Médoc, Listrac-Médoc and Moulis-en-Médoc appellations.
Which is better left or Right Bank Bordeaux?
The Cabernet-driven Left Bank wines tend to be higher in tannin — again, making them good candidates for aging, which helps to mellow out the tannins and integrate the flavors of the wine. Merlot-driven Right Bank wines are generally smoother, with softer fruit flavors and balancing, but not dominating, tannins.
Should Bordeaux be decanted?
Old Bordeaux, Cabernets, Tempranillos and Rhônes should also usually be decanted, and they often also benefit from breathing.