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White Bordeaux Blends | Prices, Types & Reviews

Written By: Brian Freedman on Tue, Jul 11th 2006

The dry white wines of Bordeaux are made from blends of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon, with the occasional small addition of Muscadelle. Though they are less famous than their red counterparts, they are, nonetheless, quite wonderful in their own right. They typically exhibit flavors and aromas of citrus, grass, and minerals, though the top producers produce wines that are rich powerhouses that require years of aging before reaching their peak levels of flavor and aroma.


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