What regions of Bordeaux are referred to as the 'Right Bank'?

The regions referred to as the 'Right Bank' in Bordeaux are Pomerol and Saint-Émilion. This designation is based on the geography of the Bordeaux wine region, where the Dordogne River flows into the Gironde estuary. On the right side of the river, you find these two renowned areas known for their Merlot-dominant blends.

Pomerol is famous for producing rich and velvety wines, often characterized by ripe fruit flavors and a softer mouthfeel, while Saint-Émilion is well-known for its diverse terroirs and the influence of both Merlot and Cabernet Franc, resulting in wines with complex flavor profiles and good aging potential.

The other regions mentioned, such as Médoc and Graves, are located on the 'Left Bank' of the Bordeaux river system, where Cabernet Sauvignon is the dominant grape variety used in wine production. Sauternes and Barsac are known for their luscious dessert wines, primarily made from Sémillon grape affected by noble rot, also situated on the Left Bank. Haut-Médoc and Margaux are subdivisions of the Médoc region, further confirming the Left Bank designation. Thus, Pomerol and Saint-Émilion distinctly represent the Right Bank of Bordeaux