Technically, this appellation covers the entire Médoc, but most wines actually come from
north of the Haut-Médoc in the area that was formerly called the Bas-Médoc. Its vineyards
have undergone a rapid and extensive expansion since the mid-1970s.
RED The best of these dry, mediumbodied wines are similar in style to good Haut-Médocs, although the style is less sophisticated.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Carmenère, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot
4–8 years