Haut-Médoc, Médoc
From a wine perspective, the Médoc area is divided into two main parts—Haut-Médoc (or 'Upper Médoc') and Bas-Médoc (or 'Lower Médoc'), excluding the independent appellations of St. Estèphe, Pauillac, St. Julien, and Margaux. In 1940, the 'Bas' designation was removed, and the area is now simply known as AOC Médoc, at the request of winemakers to avoid any suggestion that their wines are of a lower standard.
Médoc is located on the left bank and is the northernmost area near the ocean, which has a significant influence on its microclimate. Strong ocean winds and the cool sea air slow down grape ripening, and in the event of storms or hail, this area is typically the first to be affected. AOC Médoc covers over 5,000 hectares of vineyards, making it the largest appellation on the left bank, with a variety of soils including gravel, clay, limestone, and sandy-clay.

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