Appellation Médoc - AOC - History and Wines

The Médoc Appellation, located in the prestigious Bordeaux region of France, is synonymous with exceptional red wines. Recognized as an Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC), it spans the left bank of the Gironde. The terroir consists of gravelly soils that provide excellent drainage, ideal for iconic grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot.

Médoc wines are renowned for their tannic structure, depth, and aging potential. They offer complex aromas of dark fruits, tobacco, leather, and sometimes a hint of cedar. In addition to producing high-quality wines, this region is home to some of the most famous châteaux, enhancing its global reputation.

For wine cellar management enthusiasts, understanding the intricacies of the Médoc AOC is essential for optimizing your collection management. Cellar management tools make it easy to track vintages and storage conditions, ensuring each bottle reaches its peak before being enjoyed.

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Wines from the Médoc - AOC appellation

Bordeaux Médoc Patache d'Aux Les Chevaux de Patache d'Aux 2020

Undetermined

Bordeaux - Médoc - 2020

Patache d'Aux - Les Chevaux de Patache d'Aux

Bottle (750ml)

Undetermined

Bordeaux - Médoc - 2021

Château S Moulins

Bottle (750ml)

Bordeaux Médoc Château Balirac Les Vieilles Vignes 2022

Maturity

Bordeaux - Médoc - 2022

Château Balirac - Cuvée Les Vieilles Vignes

Bottle (750ml)

Bordeaux Médoc Hubert de Boüard Epicure 2000

Decline

Bordeaux - Médoc - 2000

Hubert de Boüard - Epicure

Bottle (750ml)

Bordeaux Médoc Château Pontet Barrail Cru bourgeois 2014

Undetermined

Bordeaux - Médoc - 2014

Château Pontet Barrail - Cru bourgeois

Bottle (750ml)

Peak

Bordeaux - Médoc - 2014

Château Pontet Barrail - Cru bourgeois

Bottle (750ml)

Undetermined

Bordeaux - Médoc - 2017

Château Loudenne

Bottle (750ml)

Bordeaux Médoc Château Greysac cru bourgeois 2014

Decline

Bordeaux - Médoc - 2014

Château Greysac - cru bourgeois

Bottle (750ml)

Bordeaux Médoc Château Tour Haut-Caussan 1997

Decline

Bordeaux - Médoc - 1997

Bottle (750ml)

Bordeaux Médoc Château By La Demoiselle de By - Récoltant 2019

Undetermined

Bordeaux - Médoc - 2019

Château By - La Demoiselle de By - Récoltant

Bottle (750ml)

Other appellations from the region Bordeaux

Barsac Blaye Bordeaux Bordeaux Supérieur Cadillac Fronsac Cérons Côtes de Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux Côtes-de-Bordeaux-Saint-Macaire Côtes de Bourg Crémant de Bordeaux Entre-Deux-Mers Graves Graves-de-Vayres Graves Supérieures Pomerol Listrac-Médoc Loupiac Saint-Émilion Margaux Montagne-Saint-Émilion Moulis-en-Médoc Pauillac Pessac-Léognan Premières Côtes de Bordeaux Puisseguin-Saint-Émilion Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Saint-Estèphe Saint-Georges-Saint-Émilion Saint-Julien Sainte-Croix-Du-Mont Sainte-Foy-Bordeaux Sauternes Blaye-Côtes-de-Bordeaux Bordeaux Blanc Bordeaux Clairet Bordeaux Haut-Benauge Bordeaux Rosé Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux Entre-Deux-Mers Haut-Benauge Francs Côtes de Bordeaux Blaye-Côtes-de-Bordeaux Lalande-de-Pomerol Lussac-Saint-Émilion Haut-Médoc Not Specified Canon-Fronsac