Bordeaux goes green

green Bordeaux landscape

For several years now, the Bordeaux wine-growing region has been undergoing a major ecological transition. In 2017, 60% of the wine-growing region was certified as taking an environmental approach. Many efforts have been made to engage as much of the region as possible in this environmental transition. An approach that,…

Bordeaux wines’ appellations for beginners

St Émilion, Médoc, Graves are some of the 65 appellations of the Bordeaux region. But what exactly is an appellation? It’s easy, rest assured. We explain everything in this easy guide. Did you say “AOC”? “AOC” means Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (Protected Designation of Origin). It is the French certification granted…