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What grapes make a bourdeau?
Bordeaux cepage is cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc and merlot
What region does claret come from?
Claret typically refers to red wine from the Bordeaux region in France. It is typically a blended wine made from grapes such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc.
What is the difference between merlot and cabernet?
merlot is made with red grapes and cabernet is made with blue grapes
Is Merlot is typically bolder in taste than Cabernet Sauvignon?
merlot is made with red grapes and cabernet is made with blue grapes
What does bordolese mean?
"Bordolese" refers to a style of wine that originates from the Bordeaux region of France. It typically describes wines made from grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc, characterized by their rich flavors, tannins, and aging potential. Additionally, "bordolese" can also denote certain winemaking techniques or practices associated with Bordeaux wines.
What is a red wine called?
* Cooking Claret * Pommeroy's Plonk * Pommeroy's Very Ordinary * Chateau Thames Embankment * Chateau Fleet Street
Merlot is the distant cousin of what wine making grape variety?
Merlot is a cousin of Cabernet Sauvignon.
Merlot is the distant cousin of what varietal?
Cabernet Sauvignon.
Merlot is the distant cousin of what wine making grape varietal?
Cabernet Sauvignon
Why is merlot a common blending of cabernet sauvignon?
Because that's what it's most suited for.
What type of glass is merlot served in?
I serve mine in the classic Large Bordeaux glass. Two of these will comfortably hold a bottle of Merlot.
How big is Bordeaux wine region?
The Bordeaux wine region covers approximately 120,000 hectares (about 296,000 acres) in southwestern France. It is one of the largest and most famous wine-producing areas in the world, divided into several sub-regions including Médoc, Saint-Émilion, and Pomerol. The region is known for its diverse terroirs and a wide variety of grape varieties, primarily Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc. Bordeaux produces a significant volume of wine, ranging from everyday drinking to some of the world's most prestigious and expensive labels.
