Saint-Emilion

Grown on the clay-limestone and gravel soil, Merlot accounts for over 60 percent of the St-Emilion vineyards grape varieties, alongside the Cabernet-Sauvignon, Cabernet-Franc and occasionally Malbec. They offer round and full-bodied wines that are more fruit driven and less tannic than wines of Médoc and Graves in Bordeaux's left bank appellations.
There are two appellations within one geographical region: St. Emilion and St. Emilion Grand Cru and, for the latter, a further classification. The best wines are classified as Premier Grand Cru Classé (First Great Growth), followed by Grand Cru Classé.

Pomerol

The smallest district of Bordeaux, Pomerol produces some of the world's most exhilarating and expensive wines. They are elegant to highly concentrated, medium to full-bodied in style, with red and dark fruit flavors and soft tannins, dominated by the fine tannic structure, plummy, lush character of the Merlot grape. Although the higher end reds are capable of aging for decades, most of the Pomerol red wines are made for immediate consumption, and tend to be ready to drink.
AOC Pomerol is the only major wine district in Bordeaux to have no official classification system, yet these wines are in high demand. Their prices are strictly based on reputation and quality. It is here that all the top chateaux, including Petrus, Lafleur, and Le Pin can be found.

Lalande-de-Pomerol

Lalande-de-Pomerol commune lies just the north of more prestigious Pomerol. The Appellation produces only red wines, predominantly of Merlot, blended with Cabernet Sauvignon, may also contain Cabernet Franc and Malbec. It offers a slightly lighter than same rich, elegant and plummy flavor of Pomerol wines. The wines of Lalande-de-Pomerol possess similar characteristics as those of Pomerol at a fraction of the price.

Fronsac / Canon-Fronsac

These appellations are centered around the town of Fronsac in an area of woodlands and hills along the Dordogne and l'Isle rivers north west of Saint Emilion. They produce only red wine. Like rest of the Bordeaux's east bank appellations, wines produced in these appellations are Merlot-based with some Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Fronsac wines are full-bodied, full flavored with firm tannins structure. They have wonderful consistency, with the notes of red berries, peppers and spices.
Canon-Fronsac is a small appellation within the Fronsac. It occupies higher and steeper hillside terrain. It produces full-bodied and more complex wines. They have deep dark ruby color, concentrated nose, with notes of raspberry, strawberry and red currents.

Bordeaux & Bordeaux Superieur

These are Bordeaux's primary appellations, covering the entire wine producing region of Bordeaux. They are made from Cabernet Sauvignon blended with Merlot grape. They may also contain Cabernet Franc and small amount of Malbec or Petit Verdot. Most of these wines are drinkable upon release and present exceptional value.
Bordeaux AOC wines are fruity, balanced, not too robust and ready on release. Depending on the blend, they may express spicy, red berries and blackcurrant aromas.
Bordeaux Suprieur AOC wines are produced from selected vineyard and older vines with lower grape yields, thus resulting in more powerful, concentrated, complex wines, and have structured tannins with better ageing potential than Bordeaux AOC.