Bordeaux: Left Bank

Welcome to Bordeaux: Left Bank, the home of structured power, legendary estates, and the world's most cellar-worthy Cabernet Sauvignon blends. The Left Bank is defined by its deep, gravelly soils, which force the Cabernet Sauvignon vines to dig deep roots, creating wines that are intensely concentrated, highly tannic and built for the long haul. These are the classic, often savoury, reds that epitomise investment and longevity in the wine world.

The Left Bank Profile: Cabernet is King

Left Bank wines are always Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, blended with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot to add complexity and texture. In their youth, they are firm and powerful, but with age, they reveal mesmerising secondary notes of cedar, tobacco leaf, cigar box, graphite, and dried blackcurrant.

Key Appellations to Explore:

The finest vineyards are concentrated in the Médoc, which includes the iconic commune appellations:

Pauillac: Known for power and structure, often described as masculine. Home to three First Growths (Lafite Rothschild, Mouton Rothschild, Latour).

St-Julien: Defined by balance and elegance, sitting perfectly between Pauillac and Margaux.

Margaux: Produces the most perfumed and delicate wines, characterized by a silken texture and floral aromas.

St-Estèphe: Known for its firm, sturdy structure and slightly rustic, savory character.

Further south, Pessac-Léognan produces highly respected wines with a distinct smoky, earthy character, often considered the most accessible in youth.

If you are looking for structure, complexity, and wines destined to evolve for decades, this collection is your definitive starting point.