Wine style
Bordeaux Supérieur
Bordeaux Supérieur (Red) is a red Bordeaux, usually led by Merlot with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, typically medium-bodied with plum, blackcurrant, moderate tannin and fresh acidity.
Where it is
Map data: INAO (Licence Ouverte 2.0); Natural Earth
At a glance
- Grapes
- Usually Merlot with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc
- Labeling
- Supérieur names stricter rules, not a vineyard rank
- In the glass
- Plum
- Blackcurrant
- Moderate tannin