Before we talk about Bordeaux, let’s dispel one of the wine world’s biggest myths: Not all Bordeaux wines are expensive and out of reach of mere mortals. Sure, some bottles can fetch tens or ...
Bordeaux is seen as a bloke’s wine far too often; this is wrong as many of the best Bordeaux writers (e.g. Jane Anson) and many of the best winemakers and owners are women. Fri, 28 Mar ...
In Bordeaux, red wine is king, with nearly 90 percent of regional production represented by Cabernet Sauvignon– and Merlot-based blends. The remaining 10 percent is made up of sweet wines, rosés, ...
This story is from an installment of The Oeno Files, our weekly insider newsletter to the world of fine wine. Sign up here. With over 6,000 wineries in 65 appellations, Bordeaux can be a confusing ...