Definition

Noun: 1. A type of red wine: A red wine produced in the Médoc district of the Bordeaux region in southwestern France. Médoc wines are typically blends based on Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes. 2. A geographical indication: Refers specifically to wine from the defined Médoc appellation.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • We enjoyed a bottle of fine Médoc with our steak.
  • The wine list features several excellent vintages from the Médoc.
  • He is a connoisseur of Bordeaux wines, particularly those from the Médoc.

Advanced Usage

• As an uncountable noun referring to the wine in general: "He prefers the boldness of Médoc to other Bordeaux styles."
• As a countable noun referring to specific bottles or types: "The château produces one of the most sought-after Médocs."

Variants and Related Words

• Médoc (proper noun): The accepted spelling often includes the accent (Médoc) when referring to the geographical region and its wines.
• Bordeaux (noun): The broader wine region that includes the Médoc district.
• Claret (noun): A traditional British term for red Bordeaux wine, which includes Médoc.

Synonyms

• Red Bordeaux
• Claret (in traditional British usage)

Notes on Meaning

This word is a proper noun used as a common noun in the context of wine. It exclusively denotes a product from a specific French region. It is not used idiomatically or in phrasal verbs.

Noun

1. red Bordeaux wine from the Medoc district of southwestern France