What type of wine is Entre Deux Mers?

By law, the Entre-Deux-Mers designation is given only to dry white wines made there from Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon and Muscadelle. Entre-Deux-Mers wines are generally crisp and citrusy and refreshing in style, excellent companions for seafood and light fare.

Is Entre Deux Mers left or right bank?

When looking at a map of the region, the area to the north and right of the Gironde is the Right Bank and the areas below and to the left constitute the Left Bank. The joining of these three forms a shape like an upside down ‘Y’ with the two banks on either side and the area in between known as the ‘Entre-deux-Mers’.

Is Bordeaux Blanc dry or sweet?

White Bordeaux, also known as Bordeaux Blanc is easily divided into two parts, dry and sweet. The most famous dry white Bordeaux wines are produced in the Pessac Leognan appellation. These wines are stunning and can be compared with many of the world’s best white wines.

What kind of wine is in the Entre Deux Mers?

Entre-Deux-Mers is the largest appellation within Bordeaux, yet its name appears on only a limited number of wines from the region. By law, the Entre-Deux-Mers designation is given only to dry white wines made there from Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon and Muscadelle. Entre-Deux-Mers wines are generally crisp and citrusy…

What are the other communes in Entre Deux Mers?

Similar to what takes place in the Medoc, Entre Deux Mers is counted as one of the AOC areas. The other communes that make up the appellation are: Premieres Cotes de Bordeaux, Sainte Croix du Mont, St. Macaire, Graves de Vayres, Sainte Foy Bordeaux.

Is the Entre Deux Mers area attractive to drive through?

Entre Deux Mers is an attractive area to drive through. Many of the chateaux located in Entre Deux Mers are stunningly beautiful and are as impressive as many of the best Classified Growths in the Medoc.

Where are the Cotes de Bordeaux in France?

Just beyond Entre-deux-Mers to the east, about 60km (37 miles) east of Bordeaux town, lies the Sainte-Foy Côtes de Bordeaux appellation, hemmed in by Bergerac to the north and east, and the Côtes de Duras to the south.