Bordeaux wines involved. Sustainable development, discover 4 actors of change in the Bordeaux vineyards

For the past 20 years, the Bordeaux wine industry has been collectively anticipating and adapting to climate change, water issues, societal demands and reducing pesticides. The measures and initiatives aim at preserving resources, safeguarding the ecosystems and developing biodiversity, essential to the long-term sustainability of the vineyard. In 2021, 75%…

10 Bordeaux wines under £15 for your festive table

The wealth of diversity available from Bordeaux makes it a perfect region to explore this Christmas. From sparkling crémants and sumptuous sweet wines to start the celebrations, to dry whites to enjoy alongside a succulent turkey, fruit-forward reds to serve with a vegetarian feast and crisp crémant rosés for Boxing…

Bordeaux wine gift guide for Christmas 2022

Looking for Christmas gift ideas but don’t know where to start? We are here to help! Find the perfect holiday wine gift for everyone on your list this year, no matter your budget. From dry whites, sparkling Crémants, refreshing rosés, fruit-forward reds to sweet wines – there’s a Bordeaux wine…

Discover the art of blending and learn how can you try it out for yourself

Assemblage or blending is a method of combining different grape varieties to create a rich and harmonious wine. This centuries-old process requires a lot of expertise and talent and is largely responsible for Bordeaux’s reputation and status as a top wine-producing region. Various factors have to be taken into account…

Discover Bordeaux and Bordeaux Supérieur appellations

What is an appellation or AOC? “AOC” means Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (Protected Designation of Origin). It is the French certification granted to certain French geographical indications for wines, cheeses, butter, and other agricultural products. The principle is simple: everything is based on the concept of terroir. AOC designates a product…

Bordeaux Hot 50 2022 selection is announced

We are delighted to announce that the Bordeaux Hot 50 Selection 2022 has been released. A celebration of the very best of modern Bordeaux, the Hot 50 2022 selection highlights the exceptional quality, unexpected diversity and incredible value that the Bordeaux region has to offer. All wines are priced between…

John Brunton’s Crémant de Bordeaux wine trail

Bordeaux wines are globally renowned, its famous châteaux producing remarkable reds, distinguished whites and luscious sweet wines. What may not immediately come to mind are bottles of bubbly, sparkling white and rosé. Yet these light, wonderfully drinkable Crémants de Bordeaux are already playing a vital role in changing the image…

The perfect Valentine’s Day 3-course homemade dinner paired with Bordeaux wines

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and no matter if you are celebrating or not, it’s the perfect time to spoil yourself or your loved ones with a delicious homemade dinner, with Bordeaux wines to match. We’ve rounded up some of our favourite matches to surprise your other half…

John Brunton’s Bordeaux new generation wine trail

While many winemaking families of the prestigious châteaux of Bordeaux can claim a history stretching back centuries, travelling around today, wine lovers are increasingly likely to come upon one of the new generation of vignerons who have chosen to start a new adventure in the vineyards of Bordeaux. Sometimes this…

Anyone for Board-eaux? Top 5 Bordeaux Wines for Board Game Night

As the nights draw in and we enjoy cosy nights in with friends and family, why not explore the diversity of Bordeaux wines while beating your guests at your favourite board game? From crisp dry whites, fresh rosés to modern, approachable reds, Bordeaux wines deserve to be poured throughout the…

10 affordable Bordeaux wines for your Christmas table

The wealth of diversity available from Bordeaux makes it a perfect region to explore this Christmas. From sparkling crémants and sumptuous sweet wines to start the celebrations, to dry whites to enjoy alongside a succulent turkey, fruit-forward reds to serve with a vegetarian feast and crisp crémant rosés for Boxing…

Our wine picks to try this autumn

With the weather getting colder, it’s the perfect time to enjoy a cosy evening at home shared with friends and family over a glass of delicious Bordeaux wine. Here is a selection of delicious wines to try this autumn. Dry White Bordeaux Château Bel Air Perponcher Réserve 2020 It may…

Seven Generations of Winemaking – Meet Vincent Lacoste, a pioneering organic winemaker on the right bank of the Garonne River in Bordeaux

Winemaking is a constantly evolving profession and it always helps to learn from the past when pursuing new ambitions such as organic farming and sustainability. We sat down to talk to Vincent Lacoste, owner of the Lacoste Vineyards, about what he has learned from seven generations of family winemaking. Tell…