Bourg & Blaye
A mixture of dry white wine blends made from Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon and easier drinking red wine blends made from Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. These regions can offer amazing value.
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Spanning along the right bank of the Gironde estuary Bourg and Blaye offer a range of dry white and red wines that can offer amazing value. With one of Bordeaux's UNESCO World Heritage sites this region is worth some explanation.
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Red & White Wine Appellations
Bourg & Blaye Facts and Classification Information
- Size: 23,260 acres (9413 ha)
- Major grape varieties: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon
- Established: The appellations in this area were established between 1936 and 2019.
- Major soils: Limestone and clay
- Contains one of Bordeaux's UNESCO World Heritage Sites - Vauban Citadel
