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The
Médoc is a region of
France, well-known as a
wine growing region, located in the
département of
Gironde, on the left bank of the
Gironde estuary, north of
Bordeaux. Its name comes from
(Pagus) Medullicus, or "country of the
Medulli", the local
Celtic tribe. The region owes its economic success mainly to its production of red wine; it's home to around 1,500
vineyards.
The area also has pine forests and long sandy beaches. The Médoc's geography isn't ideal for wine growing, with its proximity to the
Atlantic Ocean resulting in a comparatively mild climate and high rainfall making rot a constant problem. It is generally believed that the nature of the region's wine derives from the soil; although the terrain is flat, the excellent drainage is a necessity and the increased amount of gravel in the soil allows heat to be retained, encouraging ripening, and extensive root systems.
Viticulture
With the exception of
Château Haut-Brion from
Graves, all of the red wines in the
1855 Classification are from the Médoc. Many of the Médoc wines that are not in this classification are classified the (defunct as of 2007)
Cru Bourgeois system.
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