AOC Médoc
This AOC could apply to the entire Médoc area, but generally only applies to the north as the south prefer to use the AOC Haut-Médoc, which has greater acceptance.
The area covers about 5,700 hectares of declared vineyards, representing 34.5% of total Médoc, annually producing on average 300,000 hectoliters of wine. Its mild climate and unique terroir (soil limestone gravel and clay) are conducive to the production of high quality grapes (cabernet sauvignon, merlot, petit verdot and malbec).
Production area
North of the Medoc peninsula with an area covering 5,652 hectares.
Soil
Contains gravel soils and argillaceous limestone favorable for Cabernet. There are also areas of soil moisture retention, and heavy clay rich, more suitable for growing Merlot grape.
Climate
Atlantic smooth, due to the proximity of the ocean.
Red Varieties
Major: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Secondary: Petit Verdot, Malbec
Types wine
- Red wine. Wines that are structured on the palate, round and robust. Aromas of licorice, red berries and roasted coffee aroma that comes with age. These wines have excellent aging potential (5-20 years).
Regulatory Council
Conseil des Vins du Médoc
1 cours du XXX Juillet
33000 Bordeaux
France
Tel 33(0)5 56 48 18 62
Fax 33(0)5 56 79 11 05
Wineries List
Cave de l'Atlantide
Designation of Origin Médoc
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Château Blayac
Designation of Origin Médoc
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Château La Branne
Designation of Origin Médoc
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Château La Croix du Breuil
Designation of Origin Médoc
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Château La Pigotte Terre Feu
Designation of Origin Médoc
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Château Loirac
Designation of Origin Médoc
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Château Loudenne
Designation of Origin Médoc
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Château Vieux Cassan
Designation of Origin Médoc
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Clos de Grange-Vieille
Designation of Origin Médoc
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Petit Manou
Designation of Origin Médoc
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