Bordeaux

The Bordeaux region is the area that, more than any other, has made French wines famous throughout the world. This success is due to centuries of tradition and a commitment to quality. Bordeaux’s fame is owed primarily to its red wines, which account for 80% of production, with their impressive structure and power, but also to its sweet and botrytized wines. In fact, the famous and expensive Bordeaux wines account for only a very small percentage of total production, while the vast majority of wines produced in the region (700 million bottles per year) are simply good wines and often very affordable.

Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot are the three main grape varieties used to make Bordeaux red wines. This blend, known as the “Bordeaux blend,” is found in many wines around the world today.