Right Bank
Right Bank Bordeaux
Bordeaux splits in two along the river. The left bank — Médoc and Graves — is gravel, and gravel suits Cabernet Sauvignon. The right bank, east of the Dordogne, is clay and limestone, and those suit Merlot. Almost everything that distinguishes the two halves follows from that.
The appellations
Saint-Émilion is the largest and best known, with its own regularly-revised classification. Pomerol is tiny, unclassified, and home to Pétrus and Le Pin. Around them sit the satellites and neighbours that offer the same grapes at a fraction of the price: Lalande-de-Pomerol, Fronsac, Canon-Fronsac, Castillon, Montagne-Saint-Émilion and the rest of the Saint-Émilion satellites.
What to expect
Merlot ripens earlier and carries softer tannin than Cabernet Sauvignon, so right-bank Bordeaux is generally rounder in youth and drinkable sooner. If a table finds classified Médoc austere, this is the side of the river to pour from. It is also where the value sits: a good Castillon or Fronsac delivers recognisably right-bank character at everyday money.
Serving
16–18°C, decanted an hour ahead for anything classified. Satellites and Fronsac drink on opening.
Filters
Chateau Corbin Michotte 2010 (1x75cl)
Chateau Corbin Michotte 2009 (1x75cl)
Chateau Corbin Michotte 1966 (1x75cl)
Chateau Corbin Michotte 1964 (1x75cl)
Chateau Daugay 2008 (1x75cl)
Chateau Daugay 2006 (1x75cl)
Chateau Daugay 2018 (1x37.5cl)
Chateau Prieurs de la Commanderie Pomerol Rouge 2018 (1x75cl)
Guillotiere de Guillot Clauzel Pomerol 2016 (1x75cl)
Chateau Fonroque 2015 (1x75cl)
CHATEAU LASSEGUE 2008 Double Magnum (1x300cl)
Chateau Petit Village 2016 (1x75cl)
Chateau Magdelaine 2010 (1x75cl)
Chateau Magdelaine 2009 (1x75cl)
Chateau Magdelaine 2007 (1x75cl)
Chateau Magdelaine 2006 (1x75cl)
Chateau Magdelaine 2006 (1x150cl)
Chateau Magdelaine 2004 (1x150cl)
Chateau La Gaffeliere 2017 (1x75cl)
Chateau Canon la Gaffeliere 2017 (1x75cl)
Chateau Gazin 2007 (1x75cl)
Carillon De L'Angelus, ST. Emillion 2013 (1x75cl)
Aromes De Pavie 2014 (1x150cl)
Chateau La Confession, St. Emilion 2018 (1x75cl)
Chateau La Confession, St. Emilion 2016 (1x75cl)
Chateau Laroze, St. Emilion 2020 (1x75cl)
Chateau Canon la Gaffeliere 2001 (1x75cl)
Vieux Chateau Certan, Pomerol 2010 (1x75cl)
Terrasses Tour Saint Christophe 2015 (1x75cl)
Petit Chateau Chateau Tour de Bossuet 2020 Lalande de Pomerol (1x75cl)
Le Petit Cheval Rouge, ST. Emillion 2011 (1x75cl)
Le Petit Cheval Rouge, ST. Emillion 2009 (1x75cl)
Le Petit Cheval Blanc 2016 (1x75cl)
L'IF 2013 (1x75cl)
Clarendelle St-Émilion Inspired by Haut-Brion 2019 (1x75cl)
Chateau Trotanoy, Pomerol 2013 (1x75cl)
Chateau Trotanoy, Pomerol 2011 (1x75cl)
Chateau Trotanoy, Pomerol 2008 (1x75cl)
Chateau Trotanoy, Pomerol 2004 (1x75cl)
Chateau Trotanoy, Pomerol 2002 (1x75cl)
Chateau Latour a Pomerol, Pomerol 2008 (1x75cl)
Chateau La Pointe, Pomerol 2013 (1x75cl)
Chateau La Fleur, St Emilion 2006 (1x150cl)
Chateau La Fleur, St Emilion 2015 (1x75cl)
Chateau La Fleur, St Emilion 2014 (1x75cl)
Chateau La Fleur, St Emilion 2012 (1x75cl)
Chateau La Fleur Petrus, Pomerol 2008 (1x75cl)
Chateau La Fleur Petrus 2013, Pomerol (1x75cl)
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