AOC Bordeaux

Production area

This AOC can be applied to the entire Bordeaux wine region.

Climate

Region dominated by the tributaries of the estuary of the Gironde, Garonne and Dordogne rivers, which irrigate the land and provide an oceanic climate in the region.

Red Varieties

Major: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Carmenère, Merlot rouge, Malbec, Petit Verdot

White Strains

Major (min 70%): Semillon, Sauvignon (blanc y gris), Muscadelle

Secondary (max 30%): Merlot blanc, Colombard, Mauzac, Ondenc, Ugni blanc

Types wine

• Red wine. These wines are made from red grape varieties allowed. Must contain grape ripening 178 g/l. Its content of alcohol after fermentation, should be a minimum of 10%.
• White wine. These wines are made from white grape varieties permitted. Must contain grape ripening 178 g/l. Its content of alcohol after fermentation, should be a minimum of 10%. The residual sugar should be a minimum of 4 g/l.
• Dry white wine. These wines are made from white grape varieties permitted. Must contain grape ripening 170 g/l. Its alcohol content after fermentation, must be between 10% and 13%. The residual sugar should be a maximum of 4 g/l.

Planting Requirements

• Base Performance for reds. Must be 55 hl/ha.
• Base Performance for whites. Must be 65 hl/ha.
• Minimum plant density. 2,000 vines per hectare.
• The maximum number of buds retained after pruning. 60,000 per hectare.

Regulatory Council

Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux (CIVB)

1, cours du XXX Juillet.

33075 - Bordeaux Cedex

France

Tel.: +33 (0)5 56 00 22 66

http://www.bordeaux.com