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We continue our exploration of Bordeaux grape varieties with Merlot, a grape variety historically associated with Bordeaux wines, which has made a name for itself worldwide thanks to its robustness, great adaptability and aromatic qualities.

It's still summer, but we're already thinking about your next getaway, whether it's for the summer or the extended weekends of All Saints' Day. What would you say to discovering Bordeaux and the surrounding region over an extended weekend of 3-4 days? Here are our top recommendations to make sure you don't miss out on any of the highlights of the capital of Gironde and the surrounding area...

The summer season is ideal for outdoor aperitifs. Tapas, charcuterie or cheese boards adorn garden tables for moments of conviviality. Your cheese platters, rich in a diversity that many countries envy us, will awaken the most beautiful emotions of your guests if they are accompanied by the appropriate wines for each. Discover our advice for pairing cheese and wine and making this alliance a memorable tasting.

If you'd like to broaden your knowledge of wines and wine-growing regions, take a look at our suggestions for the most beautiful wine routes in Europe. It was a tough choice, but we decided to give you our Top 5.

The summer holidays are fast approaching. Are you looking for a holiday destination? How about combining the discovery of a country with that of a wine-producing region and its wines?

If you love wine and are interested in oenology, terroir is a concept you will come across often. Find out more about this concept and why it is an essential part of viticulture.

A popular red grape variety originating in the Bordeaux region, Cabernet Franc has enjoyed success far beyond the borders of France. Here's a look at a grape variety that has won over many wine-growing regions around the world.

June is the month to honour fathers, whose day will be celebrated on Sunday 16th June. Discover our gift ideas, to suit all budgets, that are sure to delight all wine-loving dads.

It's springtime and nature is awake, especially our vines. What changes are taking place in the vine cycle with the arrival of good weather?

Try our finger food menu to match our wines....A menu focused on the pleasure of the senses.

Vintage: what lies behind this essential concept in wine? What characterises it? We tell you all about it...

Are you familiar with Sauvignon Blanc, the grape variety that has made the wines of Bordeaux and many other wine-growing regions around the world famous? Let us introduce you....