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Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1996Bordeaux Red Blends from Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
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4.8 6 RatingsSold Out - was $427.99Ships Fri, Apr 26Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Chateau Rauzan-Segla 1996Bordeaux Red Blends from Margaux, Bordeaux, France
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $91.99Ships Fri, Apr 26Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1996Bordeaux Red Blends from Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $337.99Ships Fri, Apr 26Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Opus One 1996Bordeaux Red Blends from Oakville, Napa Valley, California
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4.5 9 Ratings2018 Vintage In Stock 469 97Ships today if ordered in next 3 hoursLimit 6 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 1996Bordeaux Red Blends from Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $176.99Ships Fri, Apr 26Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Chateau Sociando-Mallet 1996Bordeaux Red Blends from Haut Medoc, Bordeaux, France
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $48.99Ships Fri, Apr 26Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Red White Sparkling Rosé Spirits GiftsLearn about Bordeaux Blends — taste profile, popular regions and more ...
One of the world’s most classic and popular styles of red wine, Bordeaux-inspired red blends, have spread from their homeland in France to nearly every corner of the New World, especially in California, Washington and Australia. Typically based on either Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot and supported by Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot, these are sometimes referred to in the US as “Meritage” blends. In Bordeaux itself, Cabernet Sauvignon dominates in wines from the Left Bank of the Gironde River, while the Right Bank focuses on Merlot. Often, blends from outside the region are classified as being inspired by one or the other.
Tasting Notes for Bordeaux Blends
Bordeaux Blends are dry, red wines and generally have aromas and flavors of black currant, black cherry, plum, graphite, cedar and violet. Cabernet-based, Left-Bank-styled wines are typically more tannic and structured, while Merlot-based wines, modeled after the Right Bank, are softer and suppler. Cabernet Franc can add herbal notes, while Malbec and Petit Verdot contribute color and structure.
Perfect Food Pairings for Bordeaux Blends
Since Bordeaux Blends are often quite structured and tannic, they pair best with hearty, flavorful and fatty meat dishes. Any type of steak makes for a classic pairing. Equally welcome with these wines would be beef brisket, pot roast, braised lamb or smoked duck.
Sommelier Secrets for Bordeaux Blends
While the region of Bordeaux is limited to a select few approved grape varieties in specified percentages, the New World is free to experiment. Bordeaux Blends in California may include equal amounts of Cabernet Franc and Malbec, for example.