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Bordeaux: France

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Bordeaux Travel: France

Bordeaux ( pronunciation; Bordu in Gascon) is a port city in the south-west of France. It is the capital of the Aquitaine rgion, as well as the prfecture (administrative capital) of the Gironde dpartement. Its inhabitants are called Bordelais.

Bordeaux is also the name of the wine produced in the region surrounding the city. The city is built on an arc of the river Garonne, and is thus divided into two parts: the right bank to the East and left bank in the West.

Bordeaux Wine

The Bordeaux region is home to many of the most prestigious wine producers in the world. Both red and white wines are made in Bordeaux. Red Bordeaux is called claret in England.

Red Bordeaux is generally made from a blend of grapes and may be made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Malbec. White Bordeaux is made from Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, and Muscadelle.

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