Bordeaux · Sub-regions
Entre-Deux-Mers
'Between two seas' — the tidal reach of Garonne and Dordogne. These green rolling hills supply Bordeaux's fresh, crisp whites (Sauvignon-led) and easy red Bordeaux AOC. The region's largest white-wine area, home to many family estates.
Grape Varieties
Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon
Muscadelle, Merlot
Vineyard Area
7.000 ha
TERROIR PROFILE · Bordeaux
Entre-Deux-Mers Fresh white zone between the rivers
Entre-Deux-Mers: Bordeaux's freshness zone — Sauvignon made for oysters.
SOILS
Limestoneprecise, mineral
Limestone delivers tension, structure and a cooler, more mineral character.
Loambody-rich, velvety
Loamy soils give wines volume and a soft, velvety mouthfeel.
Gravel / Sandlight, approachable
Gravel and sand drain heavily — vines struggle for water, wines turn fine, light and elegant.
CLIMATE · Maritime
Open and airy between Garonne and Dordogne — rivers temper, hills ventilate; ideal for crisp Sauvignons.
TOPOGRAPHY · gentle
Green rolling country with bastide villages, 50–120 m.
WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS
Typical Flavours of the Region
Sauvignon Blanc
WhiteMerlot
RedSémillon
WhiteRegion aroma cloud
Bordeaux overview
This sub-region is part of Bordeaux. The map shows all 23 sub-regions — Entre-Deux-Mers is highlighted.
Overview
Typical Varieties
Terroir & Climate
Soil Type
Alternating limestone, clay and gravel (boulbènes) across gentle hills
Top profiles
33 detailed profiles — all filterable in the list below
Château de La Vieille Chapelle
Entre-Deux-Mers
Château Turcaud
Entre-Deux-Mers · La Sauve
Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot
Château de Fontenille
Entre-Deux-Mers · La Sauve
Chateau Sénailhac
Entre-Deux-Mers · Tresses
Château La Mothe du Barry
Entre-Deux-Mers
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Château Les Dames de la Renardière
Entre-Deux-Mers · La Sauve
Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
All Wineries
62 resultsChâteau de La Vieille Chapelle
Entre-Deux-Mers
Château Turcaud
Entre-Deux-Mers · La Sauve
Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot
Château de Fontenille
Entre-Deux-Mers · La Sauve
Château La Mothe du Barry
Entre-Deux-Mers
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Château Les Dames de la Renardière
Entre-Deux-Mers · La Sauve
Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Chateau Sénailhac
Entre-Deux-Mers · Tresses
Château de Lisennes
Entre-Deux-Mers · Tresses
Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Château de Reignac
Entre-Deux-Mers
Château Féret-Lambert
Entre-Deux-Mers
Domaine de Moulerin
Entre-Deux-Mers · Bassens
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Planète Bordeaux
Entre-Deux-Mers
Cave coopérative de Grangeneuve/Les Caves de Rauzan
Entre-Deux-Mers · Romagne
Merlot
Château Beaulé
Entre-Deux-Mers
Château Chantelouve
Entre-Deux-Mers · Faleyras
Château Chillac
Entre-Deux-Mers · Morizès
Château de Chelivette
Entre-Deux-Mers · Sainte-Eulalie
Château du Grand Puch
Entre-Deux-Mers
Merlot
Château La Lande de Taleyran
Entre-Deux-Mers
Events in Bordeaux
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Bordeaux Tasting
Tasting · Bordeaux
19 Feb – Mon, 22 February 2027
Salon des Vins des Vignerons Indépendants Strasbourg
Wine fair · Straßburg
19 Apr – Thu, 22 April 2027
Semaine des Primeurs Bordeaux
Trade event · Bordeaux
1 May – Sun, 2 May 2027
Portes Ouvertes en Saint-Émilion
Open cellar · Saint-Émilion
Thu, 24 June 2027
Fête de la Fleur
Wine dinner · Bordeaux
Sat, 11 September 2027
Marathon du Médoc
Wine walk · Pauillac
Frequently Asked Questions
Which grape varieties define Entre-Deux-Mers?
The key grape varieties in Entre-Deux-Mers are Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon, Muscadelle and Merlot.
What does the terroir of Entre-Deux-Mers taste like?
Soils: Alternating limestone, clay and gravel (boulbènes) across gentle hills. Together they shape structure, acidity and aromatics – see the terroir profile above.
How many wineries are there in Entre-Deux-Mers?
Cellarmap lists 62 wineries in Entre-Deux-Mers across roughly 7,000 hectares of vines. Every profile shows location, contact, grape varieties and, where available, vineyards, classification and visitor information.
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