Appellation Médoc - AOC - History and Wines

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

Médoc wines are renowned for their tannic structure, depth, and ageing 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 worldwide reputation.

For wine cellar management enthusiasts, understanding the intricacies of the Médoc AOC is essential for optimising your collection management. Cellar management tools facilitate the tracking of vintages and storage conditions, ensuring each bottle reaches its peak before being savoured.

Keywords: Médoc, Bordeaux, AOC, wine cellar management, grape varieties, châteaux, vintages, terroir.

Wines of the Médoc - AOC appellation

Bordeaux Médoc Château La Tour St Bonnet 1975

Undetermined

Bordeaux - Médoc - 1975

Château La Tour St Bonnet

Bottle (75cl)

Bordeaux Médoc Dompierre Les Charmes 2020

Maturity

Bordeaux - Médoc - 2020

Dompierre - Les Charmes

Bottle (75cl)

Bordeaux Médoc Dompierre Les Charmes 2021

Maturity

Bordeaux - Médoc - 2021

Dompierre - Les Charmes

Bottle (75cl)

Undetermined

Bordeaux - Médoc - 2000

Château Noaillac

Bottle (75cl)

Undetermined

Bordeaux - Médoc - 1982

Château Bellevue

Bottle (75cl)

Undetermined

Bordeaux - Médoc - 1976

Château Bellevue

Bottle (75cl)

Bordeaux Médoc Chapelle de Potensac 2 ème VIN DU CHATEAU POTENSAC 2009

Decline

Bordeaux - Médoc - 2009

Chapelle de Potensac - 2 ème VIN DU CHATEAU POTENSAC

Bottle (75cl)

Bordeaux Médoc Chapelle de Potensac 2 ème VIN DU CHATEAU POTENSAC 2011

Decline

Bordeaux - Médoc - 2011

Chapelle de Potensac - 2 ème VIN DU CHATEAU POTENSAC

Bottle (75cl)

Undetermined

Bordeaux - Médoc - 2009

Chapelle de Potensac - 2 ème VIN DU CHATEAU POTENSAC

Bottle (75cl)

Bordeaux Médoc Château Saint-Christophe RECOLTANT 1996

Decline

Bordeaux - Médoc - 1996

Château Saint-Christophe - RECOLTANT

Bottle (75cl)

Bordeaux Médoc Château Haut-Canteloup Medaille or Paris 2011 2009

Peak

Bordeaux - Médoc - 2009

Château Haut-Canteloup - Medaille or Paris 2011

Magnum (1.5L)

Youth

Bordeaux - Médoc

Château Tour Prignac

Magnum (1.5L)

Bordeaux Médoc Château La Tour De By (médoc - Rouge) 2015

Peak

Bordeaux - Médoc - 2015

Château La Tour De By (médoc - Rouge)

Bottle (75cl)

Bordeaux Médoc Château Fleur des Aubiers 2016

Peak

Bordeaux - Médoc - 2016

Château Fleur des Aubiers

Bottle (75cl)

Decline

Bordeaux - Médoc - 2009

Château Gemeillan

Bottle (75cl)

Bordeaux Médoc Château Hauterive Tradition 2023

Undetermined

Bordeaux - Médoc - 2023

Château Hauterive - Tradition

Bottle (75cl)

Peak

Bordeaux - Médoc - 2015

Comtesse Clémence

Bottle (75cl)

Undetermined

Bordeaux - Médoc - 2003

Château Coucy

Bottle (75cl)

Bordeaux Médoc Château Bessan Ségur 2012

Decline

Bordeaux - Médoc - 2012

Château Bessan Ségur

Bottle (75cl)

Peak

Bordeaux - Médoc - 2018

Château Jean

Bottle (75cl)

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 White 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 Unspecified Canon-Fronsac