Appellation Blaye - AOC - History and Wines

### Blaye (AOC) - Wine Regions of Bordeaux, France

Situated on the right bank of the Gironde estuary, the Blaye AOC is distinguished by its rich viticultural heritage within the renowned Bordeaux region. Mainly known for its red wines, the appellation benefits from a unique terroir composed of clay-limestone and gravel soils, ideal for cultivating Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Malbec grape varieties. Blaye wines are renowned for their robustness and aromatic complexity, offering notes of red fruits, liquorice, and sometimes undergrowth. In terms of wine cellar management, these wines can be stored for several years, enhancing their structure over time.

Blaye's white wines, less known but equally noteworthy, are often made from Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadelle. They are characterised by exceptional freshness and minerality, making them perfect for pairing with seafood or light dishes.

For those managing their collection with a wine cellar management app, integrating Blaye wines is an excellent choice to diversify and enrich your selection. It is worth noting that these wines offer excellent value for money, which is a benefit for optimising your resources while discovering the essence of Bordeaux's terroirs.

Wines of the Blaye - AOC appellation

Bordeaux Blaye Château Haut Lalande 2022

Maturity

Bordeaux - Blaye - 2022

Château Haut Lalande

Bottle (75cl)

Bordeaux Blaye Famille Raymond Nos Racines 2022

Maturity

Bordeaux - Blaye - 2022

Famille Raymond - Nos Racines

Bottle (75cl)

Bordeaux Blaye Château Petit Boyer Prestige 2014

Decline

Bordeaux - Blaye - 2014

Château Petit Boyer - Prestige

Bottle (75cl)

Youth

Bordeaux - Blaye - 2024

La Raz Caman

Bottle (75cl)

Bordeaux Blaye Montfollet La Valentin 2022

Maturity

Bordeaux - Blaye - 2022

Montfollet - La Valentin

Bottle (75cl)

Undetermined

Bordeaux - Blaye

Château Les Violettes

Bottle (75cl)

Undetermined

Bordeaux - Blaye - 2018

Château Vieux Puit

Bottle (75cl)

Decline

Bordeaux - Blaye - 2009

Château Calet

Magnum (1.5L)

Maturity

Bordeaux - Blaye - 2022

Château Haut Lalande

Decline

Bordeaux - Blaye - 1988

Château Haut grelot

Bottle (75cl)

Decline

Bordeaux - Blaye - 2006

Château X volland

Bottle (75cl)

Bordeaux Blaye Château 2016 Bel Air La Royère Esprit 2016

Peak

Bordeaux - Blaye - 2016

Château 2016 Bel Air La Royère Esprit

Bottle (75cl)

Bordeaux Blaye Château Les Jonqueyres 2005

Decline

Bordeaux - Blaye - 2005

Château Les Jonqueyres

Bottle (75cl)

Bordeaux Blaye Château Paty Claune Carra 2022

Maturity

Bordeaux - Blaye - 2022

Château Paty Claune - Cuvée Carra

Bottle (75cl)

Bordeaux Blaye Château Grand Pierre 2014

Decline

Bordeaux - Blaye - 2014

Château Grand Pierre

Bottle (75cl)

Undetermined

Bordeaux - Blaye - 2014

Château Grand Pierre

Bottle (75cl)

Peak

Bordeaux - Blaye - 2014

Château Grand Pierre

Bottle (75cl)

Peak

Bordeaux - Blaye - 2014

Château Grand Pierre

Bottle (75cl)

Undetermined

Bordeaux - Blaye - 2014

Château Grand Pierre

Bottle (75cl)

Undetermined

Bordeaux - Blaye - 2022

Eugène Reullier

Bottle (75cl)

Other appellations from the region Bordeaux

Barsac 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 Médoc 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