Côtes de Bordeaux Cadillac is a dry red appellation in Entre-Deux-Mers, Bordeaux. The dominant grapes are Merlot. The key soils are clay-limestone, limestone slopes. The climate is characterized by maritime, Garonne influence. The same broad area can support dry reds under Côtes de Bordeaux and sweet whites under Cadillac/Loupiac-style appellations. Typical fruit: plum, black cherry, redcurrant. Other typical notes: earth, cedar, dried herbs. Wines typically show medium tannin, medium acidity, medium body. Ageing potential is moderate. Merlot-led Côtes de Bordeaux context. Useful contrast with sweet Cadillac AOC.