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May 17, 2024

Which of the following subregions of Bordeaux makes both white and red wines? The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

A. Pauillac

B. Médoc

C. St. Émilion

D. Pessac-Léognan

Pessac-Léognan is a small area within the area known as Graves, the oldest winemaking district within Bordeaux. (Graves is named for its gravelly soil.) Pessac-Léognan is known for both white varieties (Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc) as well as red (Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon). Among the top Pessac-Léognan chateaux are Domaine de Chevalier and Château Haut Brion, which are both famous for their red and white wines.

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