Entre-Deux-Mers Wine Region Guide

Rediscover Bordeaux: Entre-Deux-Mers' Hidden Gems - Unveiling the Secret of Reds and Whites

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Last updated: October 15, 2024

Introduction

There is a large amount of confusion surrounding the historic vineyards of ‘middling Bordeaux.’ For many consumers, Entre-Deux-Mers is a shorthand for good value, dry white made from vineyards located between the Garonne and Dordogne Rivers. Yet the vast majority of bottles produced in the zone are red. How is this possible?

The answer is that the term “Entre-Deux-Mers” is used interchangeably to reference both the wider region (home to several appellations) and the specific designation Entre-Deux-Mers. Before 2022, only white wines could be marketed under the appellation banner; however, from the 2023 vintage onward, red wines can also be labeled as Entre-Deux-Mers AOC. If you’re still baffled, read on.

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