The Médoc and Graves include 10 AOCs, including reds to the north in Médoc, and both reds and whites to the south in Graves.
The reds, which are made primarily from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, are well structured, full and rich, as well as a significant ageing potential. The whites, which may be dry or medium sweet, are blends of Sauvignon and Sémillon, and demonstrate a remarkable elegance and bouquet.
Representing approximately 15% of wine production in Bordeaux, this AOC family includes all of the winemaking areas situated on the Left Bank of the Garonne River. The Médoc, located north of the city of Bordeaux, and the Graves, in the south, share temperate weather conditions due to the proximity of the Atlantic Ocean, as well as soil containing stones and sand carried by the river from as far away as the Pyrénées Mountains.
A great number of the Bordeaux classified wines are produced in the Médoc and Graves, such as the 1855 Grands Crus Classés, the Crus Artisans, and the Graves Crus Classés.
