Bordeaux wines, grand crus and emblematic appellations

Bordeaux is defined by the art of blending, the precision of its appellations and the longevity of its greatest wines. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon create a mosaic of styles, from age-worthy reds to gastronomic dry whites and the great sweet wines of Sauternes and Barsac.

Left Bank: Médoc, Pauillac, Margaux, Saint-Julien, Saint-Estèphe, Graves and Pessac-Léognan. Often dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, the blends produce structured, deep and age-worthy wines.

Right Bank: Saint-Émilion, Pomerol and neighbouring appellations. Merlot plays a central role, giving wines that are more velvety, charming and sometimes approachable earlier.

Sauternes area: Sauternes and Barsac produce complex, concentrated sweet wines capable of ageing for many years.

For cellaring: favour classified growths, structured vintages, Pauillac, Saint-Julien, Saint-Estèphe, Pessac-Léognan or great Saint-Émilion wines.

For the table: choose a balanced Bordeaux red, a dry white from Graves or Pessac-Léognan, or a sweet wine for a refined pairing.

For gifting: select a recognised château, a prestigious appellation or an immediately identifiable bottle.

For discovery: explore second wines, crus bourgeois, communal appellations and more confidential cuvées.

Red wines: blends of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, with profiles ranging from tannic power to velvety roundness.

Dry white wines: Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon and Muscadelle produce fresh, precise and sometimes ample wines, ideal for refined cuisine.

Sweet wines: Sauternes, Barsac and other sweet Bordeaux wines offer aromas of honey, candied fruit, fine spices and ripe citrus.

Pauillac: power, depth, Cabernet Sauvignon and great ageing potential, with some of the most famous châteaux in Bordeaux.

Margaux: elegance, floral finesse, refined tannins and great aromatic delicacy.

Saint-Julien: classic balance between structure, precision and consistency, with wines renowned for their harmony.

Pessac-Léognan: refined reds and great dry whites, marked by complexity, freshness and depth.

Saint-Émilion and Pomerol: velvety Merlot, ample texture, immediate charm and great age-worthy wines depending on the estate.

Sauternes and Barsac: legendary sweet wines, complex, luminous and capable of long cellar evolution.

Cabernet Sauvignon: structure, tannins, black fruit, freshness and great ageing potential.

Merlot: roundness, ripe fruit, velvety texture and more immediate charm.

Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot: aromatic complexity, spice, tension and depth in the blend.

Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon and Muscadelle: freshness, amplitude, floral notes, citrus, honey and the ability to produce dry or sweet white wines.

Bordeaux reds: roast red meats, lamb, game, duck, poultry in sauce, mushrooms and aged cheeses.

Dry whites: noble fish, shellfish, poultry, fresh cheeses, fine vegetables and gastronomic cuisine.

Sweet wines: foie gras, yellow-fruit desserts, blue cheeses, delicate spicy cuisine or end-of-meal tasting.

For power: choose Pauillac, Saint-Estèphe, Saint-Julien or certain Pessac-Léognan wines.

For elegance: favour Margaux, Pessac-Léognan or mature crus.

For velvet: look for Saint-Émilion, Pomerol or a Merlot-dominant cuvée.

For a special occasion: select a classified growth, a fine vintage or a sweet wine from Sauternes.

A curated selection available with delivery in Switzerland

World Web Wines offers premium Bordeaux wines available online with delivery in Switzerland. The selection brings together grand crus, recognised appellations, age-worthy vintages and cuvées chosen for their authenticity, balance and genuine tasting interest.

Browsing our Bordeaux selection means discovering one of the world’s greatest wine regions through its châteaux, appellations, grape varieties and vintages.

Our promise: a clear, demanding and coherent Bordeaux selection, designed for cellaring, fine dining, gifting and discovering the great terroirs of Bordeaux.