What defines the Second Quality level of Bordeaux wine?

• A. Bordeaux: expensive and prestigious
• B. Region: $$ (EX: Pauillac) — grapes must come from and be bottled with the correct region on the label
• C. Region and Chateau: $$-$$$
• D. Grapes from any region may be used

Answer: (B)

In Bordeaux, the way a wine is labeled reflects its origin and the level of control over that origin. The second quality level is regional labeling: the bottle is identified primarily by the geographic region, not by a specific estate. This means the grapes come from that designated region and the label clearly shows the correct region (for example, Pauillac) on the bottle, with a price tier that fits this level. It’s different from a label that requires both the region and a specific château, which would indicate a higher tier, and it’s not consistent with labeling grapes from any region, which would ignore the regional designation. So, the best description is wines that carry the region on the label and ensure the grapes come from that region.