What are the five grape varieties allowed in a red Bordeaux?!
What are the five grape varieties allowed in a red Bordeaux?
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Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot.
These five red grapes are the components of a Bordeaux blend. Cabernet Sauvignon and/or Merlot are usually play the lead role, while Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot act as the supporting cast. These three grapes help to add color, structure and body in varying amounts. A Bordeaux blend typically, but not exclusively, uses at least three of the five grapes to be labeled as such. The beauty of the blend? Each year the percentage of each grape in the blend can vary and the winemaker can include more of the variety that excelled in that particular vintage.