Haut-Médoc AOC
Wine region
TypeAppellation d'origine contrôlée
Year established1936
CountryFrance
Part ofBordeaux Left Bank, Médoc AOC
Sub-regionsMargaux AOC, Listrac-Médoc AOC, Moulis-en-Médoc AOC, Saint-Julien AOC, Pauillac AOC, Saint-Estèphe AOC
Climate regionOceanic climate
Soil conditionsgravel, chalk, clay
Total area4,657 ha (11,510 acres)
No. of vineyards392
Grapes producedCabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Carménère
Wine produced32,600,000 bottles
217,656 hl (5,749,900 US gal)