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BORDEAUX
 

 BORDEAUX is the umbrella appellation in the GIRONDE, accounting for half of the department's entire area under vine as well as more than half of AOC production. The terroir is quite varied, and this rich diversity is an enormous advantage. Viticulture and winemaking are strictly controlled by the INAO (Institut National de l'Origine et de la Qualité).

The LUGON cooperative is fortunate to have terroirs entitled to the BORDEAUX appellation producing wines of great quality. In fact, this appellation accounts for over 50% of the Cellar's annual production. Wines from the BORDEAUX appellation are smooth, fruity, and fairly powerful with a bouquet reminiscent of red fruit (cherry, raspberry, etc.), blackcurrant and flowers (violets). They are best enjoyed young to take advantage of their fruitiness.
The UNION DES PRODUCTEURS's BORDEAUX wines are made primarily from MERLOT and CABERNET SAUVIGNON.

 

 

BORDEAUX SUPERIEUR

 

Wines with the BORDEAUX SUPÉRIEUR appellation are also produced throughout the GIRONDE department.
The rules and regulations governing this appellation are more rigorous than for the BORDEAUX appellation, including obligatory ageing for at least 12 months.
BORDEAUX SUPÉRIEUR wines have greater aromatic complexity than BORDEAUX. They feature fruity (cherry, raspberry, blackcurrant, etc.) and floral (violet) aromas with hints of spice and jam. 
They are also more concentrated, with greater tannic structure. While these wines are enjoyable young, they can also improve with age. 

The Bordeaux Supérieur wines from the LUGON Cooperative are made mainly with MERLOT. The grapes are selected according to the quality in each plot and the age of the vines.

 

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