Right Bank

Right Bank

The Right Bank referred to is that of the River Dordogne and St-Émilion, Fronsac and Pomerol are amongst its most famous and celebrated appellations. Their wines are historically less familiar to us because the district's main port of Libourne did not have the same volume of trade with Britain as Bordeaux on the Left Bank. This trend should not be allowed to continue, for not only are the wines of the Right Bank exceptional but they have a very different style from those over the river.

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    • Origin
    • France
    • Bordeaux
    • Left Bank
    • Saint-Emilion
    A glorious, elegant red displaying sweet red cherry and raspberry that give the wine brightness and lift. The aromatics are intriguing, complex and in... Read More
    • Origin
    • France
    • Bordeaux
    • Left Bank
    • Saint-Emilion
    A glorious, elegant red displaying sweet red cherry and raspberry that give the wine brightness and lift. The aromatics are intriguing, complex and in... Read More
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    • Origin
    • France
    • Bordeaux
    • Right Bank
    • Pomerol
    A soft wine with attractive berry fruits, smoky acidity and sweet juicy flavours. The tannins are well integrated with acidity pushing through. The fi... Read More
    • Origin
    • France
    • Bordeaux
    • Right Bank
    • Pomerol
    A soft wine with attractive berry fruits, smoky acidity and sweet juicy flavours. The tannins are well integrated with acidity pushing through. The fi... Read More
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    • Origin
    • France
    • Bordeaux
    • Right Bank
    • Pomerol
    Rich, muscular and complex with layered aromas of elegant damson, eucalyptus and brooding black fruits. Silky Pomerol tannins lead to a long and sumpt... Read More
    • Origin
    • France
    • Bordeaux
    • Right Bank
    • Pomerol
    Rich, muscular and complex with layered aromas of elegant damson, eucalyptus and brooding black fruits. Silky Pomerol tannins lead to a long and sumpt... Read More
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    • Origin
    • France
    • Bordeaux
    • Right Bank
    • Saint-Emilion
    A suductively rich aroma of plums, vanilla and chocolate.  Spice, complexity with almost a stewed cherry character.  Long and very firm on the finis... Read More
    • Origin
    • France
    • Bordeaux
    • Right Bank
    • Saint-Emilion
    A suductively rich aroma of plums, vanilla and chocolate.  Spice, complexity with almost a stewed cherry character.  Long and very firm on the finis... Read More
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    • Origin
    • France
    • Bordeaux
    • Right Bank
    • Saint-Emilion
    A wine with ability to age yet drinking well now. Elegant, fruit-driven and smooth. Read More
    • Origin
    • France
    • Bordeaux
    • Right Bank
    • Saint-Emilion
    A wine with ability to age yet drinking well now. Elegant, fruit-driven and smooth. Read More
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    • Origin
    • France
    • Bordeaux
    • Right Bank
    • Pomerol
    A stunning Pomerol full of expressive notes of black and red currant, intertwined with notes of leather and chocolate. Read More
    • Origin
    • France
    • Bordeaux
    • Right Bank
    • Pomerol
    A stunning Pomerol full of expressive notes of black and red currant, intertwined with notes of leather and chocolate. Read More
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    • Origin
    • France
    • Bordeaux
    • Righ Bank
    • Saint-Emilion
    A refined and elegant Claret with notes of ripe black fruit with hints of woodiness, all that you would expect from this region. Read More
    • Origin
    • France
    • Bordeaux
    • Righ Bank
    • Saint-Emilion
    A refined and elegant Claret with notes of ripe black fruit with hints of woodiness, all that you would expect from this region. Read More
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Merlot, enamoured of the soils and the climate, thrives on the Right Bank. It is the main contributor to the wines of the district and creates a style that, though still complex and capable of great ageing, is generally softer and more approachable than the dominant Cabernet Sauvignon of the Left Bank. This latter grape is still important here, as is Cabernet Franc, and Malbec has a presence.

Soil is the crucial factor on the Right Bank, especially in the great areas of St-Émilion and Pomerol. The former has a variety of types, though its limestone is particularly prized, and the clays of the Pomerol are equally sought after. Concerning the climate, the Right Bank's generally cooler winters and warmer summers than those of the Left Bank are suited to the Merlot grape rather than Cabernet Sauvignon. Appellations do vary considerably, and they need to be looked at individually for more specific details.

2010, 2009, 2005, 2001, 2000, 1999 and 1998 were all very good years for the wines of the Right Bank. Going further back, 1995, 1990,1989 and 1982 were excellent.

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