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Location: Within the country between the Garonne and Dordogne.
Classic white: A dry-white AOC, commonly based on Sauvignon, Sémillon and Muscadelle.
Current red: Red Entre-deux-Mers is authorised from the 2023 vintage. “White only” describes the earlier rules, not the current appellation.

Red grapes: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc are central references; other traditional Bordeaux reds are possible.
Geography versus AOC: The wider district also produces Bordeaux and Bordeaux Supérieur reds. A wine must satisfy the specific Entre-deux-Mers rules to use that AOC; geographical location alone is insufficient.
White-wine ageing: The September 2025 specification requires whites to remain on lees until the first 15 November after harvest, normally in the harvest year. It does not specifically require fine lees.

Assess: Check whether the bottle is dry white or red. For the classic white style, assess citrus or herbal fruit, acidity and any lees texture without assuming every blend is Sauvignon-dominant.
Pair: A crisp white can suit Arcachon oysters, a seafood platter or fresh goat cheese. For a red Entre-deux-Mers, turn to roast duck or a savoury beef preparation suited to its body.
Service: Start a crisp white around 8–10°C, keeping it cool without burying its aromas in ice-cold service. Start reds around 16–18°C and decide aeration after tasting rather than applying the white-wine routine.