Right Bank

/RITE BANK/
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The Merlot-dominant side of Bordeaux.

Full Definition

The Right Bank refers to Bordeaux wine regions east of the Gironde/Dordogne rivers: Saint-Emilion, Pomerol, and satellites. Clay and limestone soils favor Merlot, which dominates blends. Wines are typically softer and earlier-maturing than Left Bank Cabernet-based wines. Famous estates include Petrus, Le Pin, and Cheval Blanc.

Related Terms

left banksaint emilionpomerol

See Also

bordeauxmerlot
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Transferring wine off its sediment.

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