The
high shouldered 'Bordeaux
Bottle' is used by most wineries for Cabernet
Sauvignon
, Merlot,
Malbec and most Meritage or Bordeaux blends. This
is because those are the key grape varieties that
are allowed for use in red wines from the Bordeaux
region.
The Bordeaux bottle is also generally used for Sauvignon
Blanc and
Semillon.
These are the primary grape varieties allowed in the
production of white wines in Bordeaux.