Médoc - Wikipedia The Médoc (French pronunciation: [meˈdɔk] ⓘ; Gascon: Medòc [meˈðɔk]) is a region of France, well known as a wine growing region, located in the département of Gironde, on the left bank of the Gironde estuary, northwest of Bordeaux Its name comes from (Pagus) Medullicus, or "country of the Medulli ", the local Celtic tribe
Wines of the Médoc - Left Bank Bordeaux Wine Region The Médoc district of Bordeaux is an area of coastal lagoons, sand dunes and pine forests located on the 45th parallel It is also a global wine powerhouse, and home to four of the world's most prestigious wine villages: Pauillac, Margaux, Saint-Estèphe and Saint-Julien
The wines of the Médoc: the Margaux and Saint-Julien appellations Explore the very heart of the Médoc, between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gironde estuary Embark on a quest to discover a thousand and one châteaux, from the most famous to the most discreet Have you always wanted to know how a great wine was made? To meet the owners of a Cru Bourgeois? To absorb the verdant stillness on the Ile de Patiras?
Quick Guide To The Route Des Châteaux, Médoc Wine Region In southwest France, the Médoc region is a must-visit for anyone staying in Bordeaux or who loves wine Driving the Médoc Wine Route (D2 road), also known as Route des Châteaux, and stopping in beautiful châteaux to sip on the world’s best wine is a wonderful experience to do while in France
How to visit the Medoc wine region - Lost in Bordeaux There are several ways to get to Medoc from Bordeaux and visit the wineries of the region You can embark on an amazing road trip, join a guided tour, or take a train to one of Medoc’s famous towns Here are the details of how to plan the best trip to Medoc
Interesting Facts about Médoc in Bordeaux region Since the 18th Century, the Médoc appellation has become one of the most beloved wine districts in France The appellation is famous for four of the most prestigious wine-producing villages in the world: Margaux, Pauillac, Saint-Julien, and Saint-Estèphe
Médoc and Haut-Médoc | Total Wine More The Médoc, Bordeaux’s largest and best-known wine region, is located on the triangular piece of land between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gironde River estuary in western France This Left Bank parcel stretches some 50 miles north to south, with varying soils planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc vines
Médoc AOC - Wikipedia Médoc (French pronunciation: [medɔk] ⓘ) is an AOC for wine in the Bordeaux wine region of southwestern France, on the Left Bank of the Gironde estuary that covers the northern section of the viticultural strip along the Médoc peninsula The zone is sometimes called Bas-Médoc (English: Low-Médoc), though this term is not permitted on any label [2]