Bordeaux Libournais are Merlot-based blends, with juicy red fruit, smooth body and subtle tannins.
Wines from the Libournais can be powerful, but tend to be softer and smoother than wines from the Left Bank, which are typically Cabernet Sauvignon dominant.
While not a distinct appellation itself, Libournais refers to the Right Bank of Bordeaux, including the esteemed appellations of Pomerol, Saint-Émilion and Fronsac, where plantings of Merlot dominate.