In a city that thrives on wine, it is only fitting to find the best food to drink with it. These restaurants will give you a reason to explore the city through the colder months, whether you”re a visitor or a native. Belle campagne 15 Rue des Bahutiers, 33000 Bordeaux,…
If you’re planning on cooking turkey with all the trimmings, we’d suggest pairing it with a supple & fruity red Bordeaux that’s not too over-powering. If you’d like to drink a wine with more body, we’d recommend a round & structured red Bordeaux with a Merlot dominant blend and aromas…
Assemblage is also the stage in which the flavour profile of the wine is determined; creating a unique and balanced wine that is exclusive to each château. This process is what distinguishes Bordeaux wines – assemblage was not only first defined by the Bordeaux region, but it is also the…
Earlier this year a panel of judges sat down on a rainy day in April, to pick the wines that have been included in the Everyday Bordeaux Selection 2016 – a selection of the very best wines that Bordeaux has to offer, including reds, rosés, dry and sweet whites, within…
Looking for a Bordeaux wine tasting near you? Here’s a list of tastings to liven up your spring and summer 2016….
There’s the obvious association with winter and red wine, but here at Bordeaux Wines UK we believe white wine can be and should be enjoyed all year round regardless of the weather. Bordeaux might be famous for its reds, but the region produces a brilliant range of dry and sweet…
Grandfather / Dad They’ll likely to choose a full-bodied wine, so go for a heavier, yet supple Bordeaux red. We’d recommend a round and structured wine, such as this 2012 lightly oaked medium bodied Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux, made predominantly from the Cabernet Sauvignon grape. If you know they lean…
Yet before the 70s – when red came to prominence due to the market’s developing style and taste – Bordeaux was predominantly a producer of white wine. It’s also the region where the Sauvignon Blanc grape is said to originate. Although they are produced in much smaller quantities, today’s Bordeaux’s…
We have explained the pairings and selected a few dishes to enjoy with our various white wine tasting profiles, which have been produced often by blending several grape varieties (mainly Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon and Muscadelle), to reach the perfect balance and taste. Each wine reflects the terroir of the region…
To give you a bit of a background, Bordeaux rosé is produced from red grape juice; the wine’s pale pink colour is made by macerating the red grape skins for 12 hours. The juice is then vinified at a low temperature, in the same way as Bordeaux white wine. Finally,…
With warmer weather, we generally (unless you’re a big carnivore) opt for lighter, fresher food such as fish & seafood. It’s a holiday staple, especially if you’re jet setting off to the coast somewhere hot. We’d usually recommend a light and refreshing, zingy dry white to pair with fresh fish,…
What you might not know is that although Bordeaux remains famous for its red wines, it also produces great rosé wines.The main rosé style, which is produced in the Bordeaux region, is fresh & fruity. It is a light pink rosé, with fruity aromas of redcurrant, pink grapefruit and strawberries, which…
Perhaps you, too, have begun to take out your picnic tablecloths and your finest cutlery to kick off the summer season ahead. Dinners now include more barbecues, gourmet snacks and colourful salads. Do you want a glass of wine with these, but don’t know which to choose? Here are some…
Laetitia Ouspointour of the Château Vieux Mougnac Lussac Saint-Émilion introduces us to these immensely refreshing wines! What can you tell us about Bordeaux’s dry white wines? The dry whites are lively, fruity and surprisingly refreshing! They’re made from three grape varieties: the iconic Sauvignon Blanc, the rounder Sémillon and the…
Nathalie Escuredo, winemaker and manager of the Château Boutinet, talks about Bordeaux rosé! Why do Bordeaux and rosé go so naturally together? We have the fresh, cool, oceanic influence and remarkable terroirs for creating a fruity, fresh and delicate rosé. Here on our Libourne wine estate, we host tapas outings…
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