The Newest Bordeaux - from Snooth

http://www.snooth.com/articles/wine-regions/the-newest-bordeaux/
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Bordeaux has always been a bit of a confusing region. Thanks to the classification of 1855 (which categorized the first through fifth growths of the Medoc) and the 57 distinct appellations (or is it 58 or 59?), navigating Bordeaux has always seemed like a task best left to the wine professionals. But luckily for all of us, Bordeaux recently got a lot easier to understand!

Four of the best regions for high quality, value priced wines have joined together under the banner "C?tes de Bordeaux." The regions -- C?tes de Blaye, C?tes de Castillon, C?tes de Francs, and Premières C?tes de Bordeaux -- all produce Merlot-based wines that are styled for early approachability. These are fruit-driven wines, but still decidedly Bordeaux. While all of these regions will now fall under the appellation C?tes de Bordeaux, they will not lose their unique character. In fact, the labeling laws for the C?tes de Bordeaux will continue to afford each producer the option of including their more specific geographic location.

By banding together, these four regions have made it easier for the consumer to identify their wines' common traits. C?tes de Bordeaux stands first and foremost for value. These small, so-called satellite regions have labored away in the shadow of their more famous neighbors for years. While the regions lack a superstar producer, they have been quietly producing the wines that many people know as Bordeaux. This new appellation will help introduce consumers to wines produced in the styles with which they have become familiar. It’s a win-win situation.