Bordeaux Blend
Bordeaux, France · Cabernet Sauvignon–Merlot blend
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Understanding Bordeaux Blend
Serving guidance
Serve Bordeaux Blend at around 17°C, within a 16–18°C range. Check the bottle before pouring — these are practical targets, not lab-precise figures.
Decanting guidance
Young bottle: 60–120 minutes Low risk
Developed: 30–60 minutes Medium risk
Mature / older: 0–30 minutes High risk — handle carefully Older classified-growth bottles can fade within minutes of pouring; decant just before serving.
Glassware
Large-bowl red wine glass — chosen for how Bordeaux Blend's aromatics and structure show best.
Style profile
About Bordeaux Blend
A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and related varieties, red Bordeaux ranges from structured Left Bank wines to plusher Right Bank styles, built for aging.
Serving temperature, decanting duration, and glassware guidance reflect consensus ranges drawn from established wine-education references, including Court of Master Sommeliers service guidelines, Wine Folly's reference charts, and Guild of Sommeliers / Decanter magazine decanting guidance.