The first cabernet sauvignon and merlot vines originated in bordeaux. In terms of the bordeaux wine region map, cabernet sauvignon is generally featured more heavily in blends on the left bank of the gironde river, while the opposite right bank tends to carry a preference for merlot there are 57 appellations across both, playing host to 7,000 wine producing chateaux and,000 growers. A detailed wine appellation map for all classified regions in bordeaux, france. Maps show us the location of vineyard areas and tell us where grapes grow best. Leveraging our map of the region, we provide detailed pro. The principle of the crus classes classified growths perfectly illustrates the synthesis of a terroirs typical characteristics and dedicated human. Bordeaux is centered on the city of bordeaux, on the garonne river.
About le map saintemilion le map bordeaux visit bordeaux. Jul 11, 2019 a free downloadable map in pdf format of the bordeaux wine region. Alsace, bordeaux, burgundy, champagne, languedoc, loire valley, provence and rhone valley. An introduction to the bordeaux region, its wines and why the grapes are grown where they are. Bordeaux paris wine tours are quite possible in a day. A free map of the bordeaux wine region vinodiversity. France, from the prestigious wines of bordeaux to the sparkling wines of champagne through the oceans of vines found in aquitaine and languedoc to the string of appellations of the rhones valley rolling down to provence, is a fruit of both tradition and entrepeneurship.
Burgundy of course is also a cult region for wine collectors and enthusiasts and who hasnt heard of sancerre or muscadet zippy loire valley wines. Romans who first planted and cultivated vineyards to produce wine in. There are vineyards in most regions of france as this wine map of france clearly shows, there are vineyards throughout france. Bordeaux map bordeaux michelin maps, with map scales from 11 000 000 to 1200 000. There are 20 unique regions with over 350 different grape varieties ranging from light and bubbly. Map of bordeaux detailed map of bordeaux are you looking for the map of bordeaux. Leveraging our map of the region, we provide detailed pro files of each of bordeauxs appellations. Alsace is revered for its aromatic whites and fairy tale villages.
This wine map of bordeaux depicts all of the areas famous wine regions in great detail. Maps of bordeaux wine producers, appellations, chateaux offers links to maps for every region in bordeaux letting you see where everything is located. Wine map of france france, a map of its wine regions. Champagne is a frigid area that wouldnt normally be suited for wine growing. In doing so, we provide background on bordeaux s appellation system and its producer classifications.
The majority of bordeaux wines nearly 90 percent of production volume are the dry, medium and fullbodied red bordeaux blends that established its reputation. Bordeaux wine map pdf nouvelleaquitaine france to download. Bordeaux is the original home of many of our favorite wine varieties like. In the bordeaux region of france, where the wine is made, the gironde estuary cuts through the center of the region creating two banks. The infographic and map below is your complete introductory guide to frances wines, including the major regions, the grapes that grow there, and their famous blends, along with general facts. Sauternes produces the best sweet white wines in the world from semillon grapes. It is important to understand that within all but one acclaimed bordeaux subregion pomerol, wine estates, or chateaux, are ranked by official classifications. Italy is perhaps most famous for the red wines of tuscany, known most commonly as chianti, a region that produces sangiovese wine. The bordeaux region of france produces some of the most expensive and prestigious wines in the world. Bordeaux is one of the most important, prestigious and famous wine regions in the world and certainly in france. The vineyards of medoc, entredeuxmers, rive droite and gravessauternes areas. The american wine society is the oldest and largest organization of wine consumers in. France leading exporter country by value 2nd largest wine consumer country in the world.
Take a look at our detailed itineraries, guides and maps to help you plan your trip to bordeaux. Wine maps can help identify famous regions as well as point out. The wine regions of bordeaux are a large number of wine growing areas, differing widely in size and sometimes overlapping, which lie within the overarching wine region of bordeaux, centred on the city of bordeaux and covering the whole area of the gironde department of aquitaine. Swe wine maps 2017 click on the links or popdown pages attached to the navigation button, above to access the latest swe wine maps. Burgundy wine map the official beaune travel guide. It can be even more specific and give the name of a strictly defined area such as medoc or margaux in the bordeaux region. A detailed look at the appellations top crus, broken out by town and the corresponding vineyard. This article will introduce you to bordeaux wine including tasting notes, food pairing suggestions, and key details to know. Bordeaux enjoys the distinction of being the largest aoc vineyard of france, and this can be attributed to its great diversity of highquality terroirs. Bordeaux map bordeaux michelin maps, with map scales from 11 000 000 to 1200. The actual dimensions of the bordeaux map are 1734 x 2368 pixels, file size in bytes 530839.
Mar 27, 2019 today, the bordeaux market touches nearly every country in the world. Good quality map with bright colors that are easy to see. Act for change editorial a publication of vinexpo, 2 cours du 30 juillet, 33074 bordeaux. Map of french vineyards wine growing areas of france. Bordeauxthe eponymous blend bordeaux is the criterion for the famous namesake blend, a mixture of primarily cabernet sauvignon, merlot and cabernet franc. We explain what to look for on a bordeaux wine label and what it tells you about whats in the bottle. These are the same maps that appear in our 2017 version the csw study guide, and make a great study tool for those of you. Bordeaux wine map pdf bordeaux vineyards map nouvelle. Heres a wine map of bordeaux that that shows the general style and level of detail that goes into all of our maps. The majority of bordeaux wines nearly 90 percent of production volume are the dry, medium and fullbodied red bordeaux blends that established its. Wine map of sancerre with soil types, lieux dits and actual borders of the appellation. The best sparkling wines of the region are from warmer vintages that age for around 7 years. But bordeaux is not a difficult wine region to understand or enjoy. The actual dimensions of the bordeaux map are 466 x 350 pixels, file size in bytes 85453.
Wine districts of bordeaux map in pdf format major appellations left bank medoc. While three areas, champagne, burgundy and bordeaux, enjoy worldwide recognition on account of their historic tradition for fine wines, there is actually commercial production of wine in every region of france except those along the north coast brittany, normandy. Medoc, libournais, graves and sauternes vineyards including pauillac, saintestephe, saintjulien, margaux, pomerol, saintemilion, pessacleognan. The region is quite large, with the atlantic ocean to the west, the bucolic scenery from graves, and sauternes to entredeuxmers in the south, beautiful st emilion and pomerol on the right bank amongst other appellations and the mythical haut medoc on. These are the same maps that appear in our 2017 version the csw study guide, and make a great study tool for those of you preparing for the csw, cwe, or any other wine certifications. Guide to everything about bordeaux wine at first, bordeaux 101 might seem intimidating. Aug 05, 2016 bordeaux boredoe refers to a wine from bordeaux, france. Bordeaux wine map areas medoc bourg and blaye libournais graves entredeuxmers sauternais features region appellation outlines detailed hill shades from usgs satellite imagery list of top produced wines grape varieties total vineyard area in acres and hectares future map updates included with purchase specs format. France is a country synonymous with wine and fine wine regions like bordeaux and champagne are known by virtually all wine lovers on the planet. Hautmedoc, margaux, moulis, listrac, saintjulien, pauillac, saintestephe and basmedoc. Bordeaux on the atlantic coast is among the most famous of wines. Bordeaux, in the southwest of france, needs little introduction as one of the worlds most famous, prestigious and prolific wine regions. Nicks wine merchants supports the responsible service of alcohol. Browse the wine world using the links left, the map below or our custom search box.
In terms of the bordeaux wine region map, cabernet sauvignon is generally featured more heavily in blends on the left bank of the gironde river, while the opposite right bank tends to carry a preference for merlot there are 57 appellations across both, playing host. Bordeaux wine region map france wine posters wine folly. Bordeaux boredoe refers to a wine from bordeaux, france. Find any address on the map of bordeaux or calculate your itinerary to and from bordeaux, find all the tourist attractions and michelin guide restaurants in bordeaux. The main wine areas of the french wine region map are bordeaux, burgundy, languedoc, champagne, the loire valley, alsace, rhone, provence and corsica. Get your guidebooks, travel goods, even individual chapters, right here. Bordeaux wine map france wine map bordeaux wine region map. The broad range of wines that it produces will satisfy every wine lover for every occasion, while offering a wide price range. Over 90% of bordeaux wines are red wines made with merlot and cabernet sauvignon. Wine folly offers an extensive collection of wine maps print and digital download.
In the medoc and other sections of the left bank, the bordeaux official classification of 1855 ranks 61 chateaux into five categories, from premiers crus first growths to. Medoc, saintemilion, graves are especially famous for red wines made of a blend of cabernet sauvignon and merlot. Bordeaux wine map france wine map bordeaux wine region map etsy. Bordeaux france vineyards click here to download a pdf of the france bordeaux wine map. Bordeaux 101, the complete beginners guide covers everything you need to know about understanding the worlds most popular wine region. As a map of bordeaux wine regions attests, the region is exceptionally well developed for wine tourism, whether for beginners or connoisseurs, with almost.
There are three great books that delve into the rich history of the bordeaux region. It is the second largest winegrowing region in the world and produces over 700 million bottles annually. Medoc, libournais, graves and sauternes vineyards including pauillac, saint estephe, saintjulien, margaux, pomerol, saintemilion, pessacleognan. Discover sights, restaurants, entertainment and hotels. Its a detail from our wine map of france and is suitable for framing. The wine regions of bordeaux are a large number of wine growing areas, differing widely in size and sometimes overlapping, which lie within the overarching wine region of bordeaux, centred on the city of bordeaux and covering the whole area of the gironde department of aquitaine the bordeaux region is naturally divided by the gironde estuary into a left bank area which includes the medoc.
Bordeaux wine map pdf nouvelleaquitaine france to print. Fortunately, the champenoise saw this as an opportunity with the invention of sparkling wine that they simply called champagne. It is the second largest wine growing region in the world and produces over 700 million bottles annually. Each page describes the wines, grapes and terroir of the region in question. The map of bordeaux wine region locates the famous bordeaux vineyards. Sep 08, 2017 an introduction to the bordeaux region, its wines and why the grapes are grown where they are. A bordeaux wine is any wine produced in the bordeaux region of southwest france. Le map saintemilion is the newest to addition to le map family, having been published for the first time last year. Wine map of bordeaux bordeaux wine region, bordeaux wine. Maps of bordeaux wine producers, appellations, chateaux. Bordeaux wines of france french wine guide approach guides. May 25, 2017 bordeaux, in the southwest of france, needs little introduction as one of the worlds most famous, prestigious and prolific wine regions.
The american wine society is the oldest and largest organization of wine consumers in the united. This region primarily produces red wines from world renowned chateaux in the medoc subregion, saintemilion and pomerol. Large bordeaux maps for free download and print high. The region is home to a plethora of the worlds best known wine estates, but they comprise only a small proportion of the areas 120,000ha of vines that stretch right across the gironde department in aquitaine and likely trace their ancestral roots back around 2,000 years to when the romans ruled the area.
Today, the bordeaux market touches nearly every country in the world. The history of the bordeaux wine region dates back to ancient roman times. Its three trump cards are diversity, quality and quantity. A bordeaux wine revolution pictured by william echikson, a wine columnist for the wall. A free downloadable map in pdf format of the bordeaux wine region. Best books on the bordeaux wine region of france intowine. To the north of the city the dordogne river joins the garonne forming the broad estuary called the gironde and covering the whole area of the gironde department, with a total vineyard area of over 120,000 hectares, making it the largest wine growing. Wine spectators maps of key wine regions wine spectator.