Bordeaux Vinexpo Review

Bordeux VinexpoDuring Vinexpo, the world’s premier wine trade exhibition from June 17–21 in Bordeaux, Wine Enthusiast will be at the booths, on the ground and in the chateaus. Vinexpo continues through Thursday. So join us and check back daily.

Best barrel bed in Bordeaux
A charged weekend began Friday at Château L

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" Have you ever considered using wine as a love tool? Who hasn’t. But Soif de Coeur (Thirsty Heart) has gone for the looking-for-love category of wine buyer.

Bordeaux Wine Bargains

Bordeaux Wine Bargains

Bordeaux and value? That can’t be right. The name of Bordeaux conjures up grand chateaus, with wines that command equally grand prices.

Well, think again. Bordeaux currently represents some of the best value in the world. These are finely crafted wines, showing individuality and great flavors that work better with food than any

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" There is a mixed bag of quality from these villages. As in Côtes de Castillon, owners from St-Emilion and Pomerol have purchased estates and are setting the pace. If you don’t mind paying over $25, Château Faizeau and Château la Couronne in Montagne, and Château la Mauriane in Puisseguin demand attention.

Bordeaux International Fair

Bordeaux International FairBordeaux’s International Fair is a huge exhibition of culture and cuisine which is visited by 300,000 visitors over the ten days.

Businesses come to the fair to display and sell their wares, with four separate areas within the exhibition to separate the huge number of stalls.

The

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Bordeaux Blended With Syrah

Boreaux SyrahWhen it comes to France’s winemaking rules and regulations, it seems the thought is "less is more." In theory, the name of the producer, region, classification and vintage on the label should be enough to tell you everything there is to know about what’s inside the bottle. But some French winemakers have

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" I have complete freedom," he said. "If Gigondas is great next year, I can use that." He starts with a 50-50 blend of Merlot and Syrah, and modifies it until the blend tastes like the previous bottling. Different parts of the blend are fermented in new oak, old oak or stainless steel. "I want a consistent flavor and structure profile with each cuvée."

A visit to Bordeaux that won’t break the bank

Visit Bordeaux

Mere mention of the name "Bordeaux" is enough to make any wine lover’s spine tingle. It evokes visions of seductive white wines and beautifully complex reds, as well as stately chateaux and pedigreed vineyards. Sadly, the thought of Bordeaux can also make one’s wallet feel instantly lighter. Think of the wines that cost up to thousand

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" There is no better vista of the city, either after dark or by light of day, than from the opposite bank of the Garonne, looking across the dark water to the graceful procession of tawny buildings curving along the quay. And this splendid view costs absolutely nothing.

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