Bordeaux
a seaport in and the capital of Gironde, in SW France, on the Garonne River.
any of various wines produced in the region surrounding Bordeaux, especially claret.
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As for “wines of the world,” Gago hinted at Penfolds projects underway in Bordeaux and Champagne, so stay tuned.
An iconic wine label is blending Aussie and American wines — and it’s working | Dave McIntyre | March 26, 2021 | Washington PostWhen California chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon topped Burgundy and Bordeaux, the wine world’s ancient hierarchy was shattered.
Steven Spurrier blew up the wine world with the Judgment of Paris. His legacy lives on. | Dave McIntyre | March 19, 2021 | Washington PostA 1973 Californian Stag’s Leap cabernet out-rated a 1970 red Bordeaux from the legendary Chateau Mouton-Rothschild.
Steven Spurrier, the Briton who helped make California wines a global commodity, dies at 79 | Phil Davison | March 10, 2021 | Washington PostThis tasty Bordeaux, made from 100 percent merlot, delivers.
This $11 Bordeaux begs for pizza or burgers and will put a smile on your face | Dave McIntyre | December 18, 2020 | Washington PostBlot jokes that maybe they’re going to be like winemakers in Bordeaux, with every year the vintage of the century.
Wildfires, trade wars, COVID-19: The 2020 global wine harvest may go down as the most challenging yet | Bernhard Warner | September 20, 2020 | Fortune
Mondavi also realized the value of coaxing trophy names from Bordeaux into opening wineries in Napa.
Napa’s Earthquake Is Not The Only Thing Shaking The Vineyards | Clive Irving | August 31, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBoth produce some wines good enough to challenge the well-bred conceits of wine makers in Burgundy and Bordeaux.
Napa’s Earthquake Is Not The Only Thing Shaking The Vineyards | Clive Irving | August 31, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIn 1982 he helped to persuade a rising superstar of Bordeaux, Christian Moueix, to make wine in Napa under the label of Dominus.
Napa’s Earthquake Is Not The Only Thing Shaking The Vineyards | Clive Irving | August 31, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTPerhaps thanks to the surf and turf and the stellar Bordeaux and Sauvignon Blanc, there were no lost tempers.
Up To A Point: My Problem With People Who Agree With Me | P. J. O’Rourke | July 20, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTClaret, now synonymous with fine red Bordeaux, derives from the Latin word for “clear” and “pale-colored.”
In 1823, at Bordeaux, Diard killed and robbed Montefiore, whom he met by accident.
Repertory Of The Comedie Humaine, Complete, A -- Z | Anatole Cerfberr and Jules Franois ChristopheAt Bordeaux he was received with honour by the bishop, who gave him a horse to ride during his stay.
Ireland Under the Tudors, Vol. II (of 3) | Richard BagwellAt Bordeaux, Diard hired in a quiet street a quiet little house, neatly furnished, and in it he established his wife.
Juana | Honore de BalzacTherefore as soon as she appeared, much talk was made in Bordeaux about the beautiful Spanish stranger.
Juana | Honore de BalzacA lettre de cachet was sent after him to Bordeaux; but he avoided it by crossing into Spain.
Private Letters of Edward Gibbon (1753-1794) Volume 1 (of 2) | Edward Gibbon
British Dictionary definitions for Bordeaux
/ (bɔːˈdəʊ, French bɔrdo) /
a port in SW France, on the River Garonne: a major centre of the wine trade. Pop: 215 363 (1999)
any of several red, white, or rosé wines produced around Bordeaux
Other words from Bordeaux
- Related adjective: Bordelais
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Cultural definitions for Bordeaux
[ (bawr-doh) ]
Port city in southwestern France.
Notes for Bordeaux
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