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France Uncorked Bordeaux region

Grape flowerAt the centre of the Appellation d'Origine Controlée system lies the appellation Bordeaux and Bordeaux Supérieur. This area represents over half of the Gironde's (the largest department in France) vineyards, and constitutes over 60,000 hectares. Indeed almost 60% of the Bordeaux wines consumed around the world come from this area. This is the largest vineyard in the world.

The region enjoys a variety of grape types, which the wine maker can select and use according to the type of wine he wishes to produce.

Harvesting grapesRed wine

Cabernet Sauvignon is rich in tannins, enhances the structure of the wine and assists ageing

Cabernet Franc enhances the structure and 'fruitiness' of the wine. More tolerant of poor soil quality and 'arid' conditions

Merlot adds to the flexibility, to the 'roundness' and to the body of the wine. It enhances colour, smooths tannins and matures more quickly than Cabernets.

Malbec and Petit Verdot in small quantities complete the range

White wine

Sémillon is fruity without being too acidic. It is the main grape for sweet wines thanks to its ability to develop noble rot. It is equally important for the production of dry, fresh and lively white wines

Chateau de Bonhoste signSauvignon provides a distinctive aroma of great finesse

Muscadelle brings spices to the bouquet

Ugni blanc (more rustic) and Colombard (delicate) are also used in small amounts

We work with the excellent Chateau de Bonhoste vineyard, located to the south of Saint Emilion near the village of Saint-Jean de Blaignac.

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