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 Cour de By 2018

Peak

Bordeaux - Médoc - 2018

Château La Cour de By

Bottle (75cl)

Decline

Bordeaux - Médoc - 1971

Château Montbrun

Bottle (75cl)

Decline

Bordeaux - Médoc - 1970

Château Lestruelle

Bottle (75cl)

Bordeaux Médoc Tour Prignac Grande Réserve 2018

Peak

Bordeaux - Médoc - 2018

Tour Prignac - Grande Réserve

Magnum (1.5L)

Bordeaux Médoc Château Nouvel Bacchante 2015

Peak

Bordeaux - Médoc - 2015

Château Nouvel - Bacchante

Bottle (75cl)

Bordeaux Médoc Cru Bourgeois Château Saint-Christophe 2019

Maturity

Bordeaux - Médoc - 2019

Château Saint-Christophe

Bottle (75cl)

Youth

Bordeaux - Médoc - 2023

Château Civrac

Bottle (75cl)

Bordeaux Médoc Château Panagon Cru bourgeois 2020

Maturity

Bordeaux - Médoc - 2020

Château Panagon - Cru bourgeois

Bottle (75cl)

Bordeaux Médoc Château Le Breuil Renaissance Renaissance 2018

Maturity

Bordeaux - Médoc - 2018

Château Le Breuil Renaissance - Renaissance

Bottle (75cl)

Undetermined

Bordeaux - Médoc - 2009

Monfort Bellevue

Bottle (75cl)

Bordeaux Médoc Château La Fleur La Mothe 2018

Peak

Bordeaux - Médoc - 2018

Château La Fleur La Mothe

Bottle (75cl)

Bordeaux Médoc Château Saint-Christoly 2021

Maturity

Bordeaux - Médoc - 2021

Château Saint-Christoly

Bottle (75cl)

Bordeaux Médoc Château Haut-Gravat Cru Artisan Médoc 2019

Maturity

Bordeaux - Médoc - 2019

Château Haut-Gravat - Cru Artisan Médoc

Bottle (75cl)

Undetermined

Bordeaux - Médoc

Les Chevaux de Patache Aux - 2022

Bottle (75cl)

Bordeaux Médoc Patache Aux Les Chevaux de Patache d'Aux 2022

Undetermined

Bordeaux - Médoc - 2022

Patache Aux - Les Chevaux de Patache d'Aux

Bottle (75cl)

Peak

Bordeaux - Médoc - 2015

Château Tour de By

Magnum (1.5L)

Bordeaux Médoc Château Les Ormes Sorbet 2001

Decline

Bordeaux - Médoc - 2001

Château Les Ormes Sorbet

Bottle (75cl)

Bordeaux Médoc Château Lhauga-Duboscq 2015

Undetermined

Bordeaux - Médoc - 2015

Château Lhauga-Duboscq

Bottle (75cl)

Bordeaux Médoc Château Patache d’Aux Les Chevaux de Patache d’Aux 2022

Maturity

Bordeaux - Médoc - 2022

Château Patache d’Aux - Les Chevaux de Patache d’Aux

Bottle (75cl)

Bordeaux Médoc Château La Fleur des Aubiers 2020

Maturity

Bordeaux - Médoc - 2020

Château La Fleur des Aubiers

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 or 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 Unspecified Canon-Fronsac