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Bordeaux Glass
Structured, tannic reds such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux blends.
The Shape
The tallest of the red wine glasses, with a long, straight-sided bowl that gives high-tannin wines maximum contact with air.
How the Bowl Affects Aroma
Height allows ethanol to disperse before the aromatics reach the nose, so cassis, cedar and graphite notes arrive cleanly.
How the Rim Affects Drinking
The taller rim delivers wine to the back of the palate, where tannin is perceived as structure rather than astringency.
Best Served In It
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
- Cabernet Franc
- Bordeaux blends