A brief on Bordeaux wines & their brands in India

Bordeaux – The Crowning Glory of the Wine World

Bordeaux is home to some of the most iconic wine estates in the world, including Château Lafite-Rothschild, Château Latour, Château Margaux, Château Haut-Brion, Château Mouton-Rothschild and Château Pétrus.

With over 120,000 hectares under vine, Bordeaux spans key sub-regions such as Médoc, Graves, Sauternes, and Entre-Deux-Mers. It is a region defined by blending rather than single varietal expression.

Bordeaux wines vary each year depending on vintage conditions. The goal is not uniformity but the best possible expression of that harvest through blending.

Bordeaux Cépages (Grape Varieties)

Red: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec, Carmenère

White: Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon, Muscadelle, Ugni Blanc, Colombard, Sauvignon Gris, Merlot Blanc

The first three grapes in each category account for over 95% of total plantings. From 2021 onwards, new varieties such as Marselan, Touriga Nacional, Castets, Arinarnoa (reds) and Alvarinho, Liliorila (whites) have also been permitted.

Left Bank vs Right Bank

Bordeaux is divided by the Gironde estuary into the Left Bank and Right Bank. The Left Bank (Médoc, Haut-Médoc, Pessac-Léognan) is known for Cabernet Sauvignon–dominant blends. Graves produces elegant Sauvignon Blanc whites, while Sauternes and Barsac are famous for sweet wines. The Right Bank (Pomerol and Saint-Émilion) is dominated by Merlot-based blends, known for their softness and approachability.

Bordeaux Wines in the Indian Market (Mumbai Pricing)

Bordeaux is the crowning glory of the wine world. Home to names such as Château Lafite-Rothschild, Château Latour, Château Margaux, Château Haut-Brion, Château Mouton-Rothschild, Château Pétrus etc., it is a region with more than 120000 hectares of land dedicated to viticulture, spread across Médoc, Graves, Sauternes, Entre-Deux-Mers and other satellites.

Bordeaux wines can be red, white, rosé and sparkling. They are always blends of different grape varieties to hedge against climatic variations. Bordeaux is not about consistency each year, but about the best possible expression of the vintage.

Red Wines

Cap Royal Bordeaux Supérieur Rs 1900

Early Dark Gerard Arbeau Rs 2200

L’Esprit de Bacchus Rs 2250

Premius Rs 2305

Esprit de Bacchus Bordeaux Supérieur Rs 2450

Beau Rivage Bordeaux Supérieur Rs 2504

Château Goumin Rs 2580

DBR Lafite Légende Rs 2750

DBR Lafite Réserve Spéciale Rs 2750

Château De Fontenille Rs 2770

Château Bonnet Rs 2830

Château Timberlay Bordeaux Supérieur Rs 2990

Michel Lynch Rs 3099

Château de Parenchère Rouge AOC Bordeaux Supérieur Rs 3450

Barton & Guestier Passeport Saint Emilion Rs 3660

DBR Lafite Réserve Spéciale Médoc Rs 3790

Château Timberlay Cuvée Prestige Rs 4200

Château Tour De Segur St Emilion Rs 4260

Château Coucheroy Pessac Léognan Rs 4470

Château de Parenchère Cuvée Raphael Rs 4500

Clarendelle Rs 4983

Thunevin Bad Boy Rs 5588

DBR Lafite Réserve Spéciale Pauillac Rs 7500

Château La Louvière Grand Cru Pessac Léognan Rs 8299

Le Baron de Brane Château Brane-Cantenac 2014 Rs 9796

Château Poujeaux Moulis 2014 Rs 10073

Thunevin Virginie de Valandraud 2014 Rs 11596

Château Sociando Mallet 2014 Rs 11643

Les Pagodes de Château Cos d’Estournel 2011 Rs 13320

Château Phélan Ségur 2012 Rs 13952

Château Haut Condissas Médoc 2010 Rs 15870

Château Kirwan Margaux 2011 Rs 16537

Château Lagrange Saint Julien 2017 Rs 16593

Château Chasse-Spleen Moulis 2009 Rs 21030

Château Rauzan-Ségla Margaux 2018 Rs 28711

Canon La Gaffelière Saint Emilion 2005 Rs 41000

Leoville Las Cases Saint Julien 2006 Rs 63920

Super Tuscan – Bordeaux Blends

Tenuta di Trinoro Le Cupole IGT Toscana Rs 8560

La Brancaia Ilatraia Rs 11921

Guado Al Tasso Rs 24950