It is the only appellation in the region capable of producing all the colors: red, claret, clairet, rosé, dry white, and sweet white.
The Bordeaux AOP (Appellation d'Origine Protégée) is the largest and most extensive wine appellation in France. It covers the entire Gironde department.
The appellation produces both still and sparkling wines in a variety of styles:
• Red: Supple and fruity, with fine tannins.
• Rosé and Clairet: Fresh, aromatic wines.
• Dry white: Balanced and lively.
• Sweet/mellow white: Rounder and fuller-bodied.
◦ Red grape varieties: Merlot (predominant), Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot, and Carménère.
◦ White grape varieties: Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc (and Sauvignon Gris), and Muscadelle.
