France
Médoc
Médoc is a wine region in France. Cabernet Sauvignon commonly leads the blend, producing structured reds with blackcurrant character and firm tannin.
Where it is
Map data: INAO (Licence Ouverte 2.0); Natural Earth
Places in Médoc
Pauillac
A Médoc commune on deep gravel banks beside the Gironde, home to three of the five first growths.
Saint-Estèphe
The northernmost Médoc commune, with heavier clay soils than its neighbors and a firmer style of red.
Listrac-Médoc
This inland Médoc appellation makes Cabernet-led reds known for black fruit, cedar, firm tannins, and a sturdy build.
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Classic styles
Grapes
Producers in Médoc
Château Latour
A First Growth Pauillac estate known for powerful Cabernet-led Bordeaux, with Château Latour supported by Les Forts de Latour and Pauillac de Latour.