Haut-Médoc is actually south of the the Médoc region. 5 Grands Crus Classés (Great Growths) are based in Haut-Médoc. All the others are in the adjacent and smaller in size appellations: Pauillac, Margaux, Saint Julien, Saint Estèphe.
Haut-Médoc - such as in Médoc - is a land of red wine. They are generous, not too powerful red wines with a delicate bouquet of vanilla and black fruits.
Haut-Médoc wine information:
Appellation:
Appellation Haut-Médoc Controlée
5 Grands Crus Classés in Haut-Médoc
Many Crus Bourgeois
Location:
South of Médoc
Places:
Saint Laurent du Médoc, Avensan, Macau, Saint Seurin de Cadourne, etc
Soil:
Gravels, clay
Clayey-limestone
Size:
4,270 ha (10,500 acres)
Vineyards:
About 400 vine growers.
Production:
36 million bottles
Grapes:
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec
Type of wine:
Medium to full-body red wine
Age:
5 to 10 years and more
Vintages:
(recommended) 2003, 2000, 1998, 1995
Aromas:
Dried cherry
Berry fruits
Barnyard
Vanilla
Food:
Veal
Poultry
Rabbit
Cheese:
Cantal
Fourme d'Ambert
Saint Nectaire
