With their 8,000-year heritage, amphorae, a symbol of the natural wine movement, have been popping up in cellars all over Bordeaux, from the Médoc to Blaye – Côtes to Bordeaux over the past decade. Yet, far from being restricted to natural winemakers, amphorae have been adopted by many of the…
For over 20 years, Bordeaux has been committed to accountable and sustainable winegrowing with the goal of getting 100% of the vineyards involved in an environmental process. Earlier this week, we spoke to Bordeaux winemaker, Estelle Roumage of Château Lestrille in Entre-Deux-Mers to discuss her approach to winemaking, the challenges…
As modern consumers’ thirst for pale pink Rosé continues to grow, look to Bordeaux for a selection of delicious, great-value Rosé wine this summer. Rosé is produced throughout Bordeaux under the sizeable appellation ‘Bordeaux AOC’, meaning styles of Bordeaux Rosé can differ greatly. However, most Rosé from Bordeaux focus on…
Originally scheduled for May, Bordeaux Day will now take place on Wednesday 9th September. This expansive tasting will afford the trade an unparalleled opportunity to discover the most exciting new trends and wine styles from Bordeaux. New for 2020, this comprehensive trade event will include tastings and seminars, giving the…
A brand-new initiative highlighting some of the most exciting and interesting Bordeaux wines available in the UK retailing between £6-£25, the Hot 50 Bordeaux 2020 Selection is a carefully curated collection of wines chosen to appeal to modern consumers. These wines will feature in all Bordeaux marketing and training activities…
Once again, the CIVB is investing in a number of activities created to help increase awareness and visibility of Bordeaux wines to boost your sales in 2020. Focusing on highlighting the diversity, quality and affordability of modern Bordeaux wines, these original educational initiatives aim to fully immerse you in the…
We live in an increasingly connected world and the wine sector is no exception. Today, thanks to your smartphone, you have access to a wealth of information dedicated to the treasure of the vine and with just one click you can easily obtain the information you are looking for. This…
In the Bordeaux region, as in other French regions, winegrowers have already observed certain effects of climate change: – Increase in average temperatures with a continued, pronounced vintage effect – Shorter vine growing cycle – Earlier ripening and harvesting (approximately 20 days over the past 30 years) Although the effects…
Yes, it’s Mother’s Day on Sunday 22 March. That means it’s time to find a gift for your beloved mother. We all know that finding a thoughtful gift at short notice isn’t always an easy task. But don’t despair. We’ve put together five ideas that are sure to be a hit…
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