Merlot

Question 1

How is the region of Bordeaux divided?

Answer 1

By the Gironde Estuary. To the west and south is the left bank and to the north and east the right bank

Question 2

What is the wine labels for Merlot Dominated wines planted throughout Bordeaux?

Answer 2

Bordeaux AOC and Bordeaux Superiur AOC (slightly stricter)

Question 3

What are the most famous Right Bank appelations?

Answer 3

Saint-Emilion AOC and Pomerol AOC

Merlot dominant

These include prestigious Saint-Emillion Grand Cru AOC

Question 4

What are the most famous left bank appelations?

Answer 4

Cab Sav dominant but merlot usually part of blends

Haut-Medoc AOC which includes Margaux AOC and Pauillac AOC

Graves AOC which includes Pessac-Leognan AOC

Question 5

What other region of France is important for Merlot?

Answer 5

Languedoc-Roussillion which produces high quality blends often labeled Pays d’Oc IGP