Appellation Blaye - AOC - History and Wines

### Blaye (AOC) - Bordeaux Wine Regions, France

Located on the right bank of the Gironde estuary, the Blaye AOC designation distinguishes itself with a rich viticultural heritage within the renowned Bordeaux region. Primarily known for its red wines, the appellation benefits from a unique terroir comprised of clay-limestone and gravel soils, ideal for cultivating Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Malbec grape varieties. Blaye wines are celebrated for their robustness and aromatic complexity, offering notes of red fruits, licorice, and sometimes undergrowth. In terms of wine cellar management, these wines can be stored for several years, enhancing their structure over time.

Blaye’s white wines, less known but equally remarkable, are often made from Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadelle. They are characterized by exceptional freshness and minerality, making them ideal for pairing with seafood or light dishes.

For those managing their own collection through a wine cellar app, integrating Blaye wines is an excellent choice to diversify and enrich your selection. It is worth noting that these wines offer excellent value for money, which is an advantage for optimizing your resources while discovering the essence of Bordeaux’s terroirs.

Wines from the Blaye - AOC appellation

Bordeaux Blaye Château Le Cône Vieilles Vignes 2010

Decline

Bordeaux - Blaye - 2010

Château Le Cône - Vieilles Vignes

Bottle (750ml)

Decline

Bordeaux - Blaye - 1995

Château Montmat

Bottle (750ml)

Bordeaux Blaye Château Tertre du Boilon 2019

Peak

Bordeaux - Blaye - 2019

Bottle (750ml)

Decline

Bordeaux - Blaye - 2014

Château Braud

Bottle (750ml)

Other appellations from the region Bordeaux

Barsac 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 Médoc 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