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AC Médoc is situated in the northern part of Médoc, around the towns and villages north of Saint-Seurin-de-Cadourne. Interspersed amongst the calcareous clay soils are less frequent occurrences of gravel. The temperate climate is strongly defined by the Atlantic ocean and the nearby estuary. The wines are made traditionally at controlled temperatures. They are matured for varying periods of time either under oak or in tanks. Wines styles: AC Médoc is a red-wine only appellation. The wines display a brilliant cherry-red hue. On both the nose and the palate they have distinctive fruit aromas (blackcurrant, red fruit). These superbly round, delicate, supple wines tend to mature well. They can be enjoyed from an early age and served with grilled sirloin steak, cooked cold meats and cheeses.

Grape varieties: Vins rouges : Cabernet-sauvignon, Cabernet franc, merlot, malbec, petit verdot, carmenère

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Château Meilhan
2023
AOC Médoc Red wine

88

points
Château Plagnac
2022
AOC Médoc Red wine

88

points
Château Pontey
2022
AOC Médoc Red wine

90

points
Château des Granges d'Or
Millésime 2021
AOC Médoc Red wine

86

points
Château La Houreste
2020
AOC Médoc Red wine
Certification HVE

88

points
Château la Fleur Saint-Bonnet
Millésime 2021
AOC Médoc Red wine
Certification HVE

88

points
Château l'Argenteyre
2021
AOC Médoc Red wine

87

points
M by Fonbadet
Millésime 2021
AOC Médoc Red wine

87

points
Château l'Estuaire
Millésime 2021
AOC Médoc Red wine

87

points
Château Grand Lacaze
2016
AOC Médoc Red wine

87

points
Château la Houreste
Vintage 2021
AOC Médoc Red wine

86

points
Château Ladignac
2021
AOC Médoc Red wine

87

points
Château Moulin de Cabanieu
2021
AOC Médoc Red wine

83

points
Château Le Logis de Sipian
2021
AOC Médoc Red wine

83

points

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