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Médoc & Haut-Médoc

The peninsula between Gironde and Atlantic — 'in the middle of the water' (medio aquae). Haut-Médoc contains the famous communes and beyond them superb value: Crus Bourgeois like Sociando-Mallet or Chasse-Spleen outperform many a classified estate.

96Wineries

Grape Varieties

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot

Vineyard Area

10.500 ha

TERROIR PROFILE · Bordeaux

Médoc & Haut-Médoc Classic left-bank terroir

Médoc & Haut-Médoc: the left bank's grand stage — and its best supporting roles.

☀ Maritime⛰ Slope: gentleCabernet SauvignonMerlotCabernet FrancPetit Verdot

What is terroir? →

SOILS

Gravel / Sandlight, approachable

Gravel and sand drain heavily — vines struggle for water, wines turn fine, light and elegant.

Loambody-rich, velvety

Loamy soils give wines volume and a soft, velvety mouthfeel.

Limestoneprecise, mineral

Limestone delivers tension, structure and a cooler, more mineral character.

CLIMATE · Maritime

Full Atlantic climate between Gironde and ocean — mild, humid, screened by pine forests.

TOPOGRAPHY · gentle

Gravel ridges along the river, fading west into sand and forest — 'the best vines see the water'.

WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS

blackcurrantclassic Bordeaux blendmedium-firm tanninstrong value field (Cru Bourgeois)

Typical Flavours of the Region

Region aroma cloud

GooseberryNettleBoxwoodGreen pepperLimeElderflowerBlackcurrantBlackberryCedarwoodGraphiteBell pepperLeatherTobaccoPlumBlack cherryChocolateTruffleCedar

→ Aroma wheel and variety profiles

Bordeaux overview

This sub-region is part of Bordeaux. The map shows all 23 sub-regions — Médoc & Haut-Médoc is highlighted.

Overview

Wineries96

Detailed profiles38

Typical Varieties

Cabernet Sauvignon

Merlot

Cabernet Franc

Petit Verdot

Terroir & Climate

Soil Type

Gravel ridges (croupes) along the Gironde, giving way to sand and pine forest towards the west

Top sites & producers

4 sites

The most important classified single vineyards in the region. Classification per VDP (German Prädikat Wine Estates Association) and traditional vineyard registers.

By place (4)

Médoc & Haut-Médoc4 entries

Château CantemerleChâteau Chasse-SpleenChâteau La LaguneChâteau Sociando-Mallet

Sources: VDP, state vineyard registers, Wikipedia vineyard articles, traditional vineyard literature.

Top profiles

38 detailed profiles — all filterable in the list below

Château La Lagune

Médoc & Haut-Médoc · Ludon-Médoc

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1855 Troisième Grand Cru ClasséSpitzenweingut

Château La Tour Carnet

Médoc & Haut-Médoc · Saint-Laurent-Médoc

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1855 Quatrième Grand Cru ClasséSpitzenweingut

Château Cantemerle

Médoc & Haut-Médoc · Macau

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1855 Cinquième Grand Cru ClasséSpitzenweingut

Château Belgrave

Médoc & Haut-Médoc · Saint-Laurent-Médoc

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1855 Cinquième Grand Cru ClasséSpitzenweingut

Château Camensac

Médoc & Haut-Médoc · Saint-Laurent-Médoc

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1855 Cinquième Grand Cru ClasséSpitzenweingut

La Cave d'Ulysse

Médoc & Haut-Médoc · Lesparre-Médoc

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Riesling, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay