Right Bank vs Left Bank: The Perennial Bordeaux Showdown

Perhaps the oldest frenemy feud in wine history? Come see what all the fuss is about. The Left Bank, Cabernet Sauvignon’s birthplace and stronghold, going toe to toe with the Right Bank, home to the world’s most profound Merlot expressions. Gravel vs Clay; the endless negotiation between the Muscular and the Voluptuous. Come join Joe Gurba of Vino al Vino Imports for a well-oiled investigation of this age-old question. Rive gauche ou rive droite, mes amis? — you be the judge!

Round one:

2015 CHÂTEAU DE CLOTTE Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux AOC 60% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Malbec

2014 CHÂTEAU SAINT-HILAIRE Médoc AOC Cru Bourgeois Supérieur 55% Cab Sauv, 45% Merlot

Round two:

2019 CHÂTEAU LA GROLET Côtes de Bourg AOC Tête de Cuvée 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Malbec

2015 CHÂTEAU DU GLANA Saint-Julien AOC Cru Bourgeois Supérieur 60% Cab Sauv, 40% Merlot

Round three:

2020 CHÂTEAU MARZY Pomerol AOC Grand Enclos de Riffa 70% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon

2019 CHÂTEAU LE COTEAU Margaux AOC 65% Cab Sauv, 25% Merlot, 8% Cab Franc, 2% Petit Verdot