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 '''Bordeaux wine''' is a type of [[wine]] produced in the [[Bordeaux]] region of [[France]]. The region is one of the largest wine-growing areas in the world, producing a vast array of wines from different [[grape varieties]] and [[wine styles]]. Bordeaux wines are renowned worldwide for their quality and diversity, and the region is home to many of the world's most famous wine estates.
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 The Bordeaux region is divided into several [[appellation]]s, each with its own regulations regarding grape varieties and wine production methods. The most famous appellations include [[Médoc]], [[Saint-Émilion]], [[Pomerol]], and [[Graves]]. In 1855, a classification system was established to rank the region's top wine estates, known as the [[Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855]].
 ==See Also==
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			File:Weinbaugebiete-frankreich-bordeaux.png\|Bordeaux wine region map
			File:France_12thC.jpg\|France in the 12th century
			File:Cars,_Gironde.jpg\|Cars, Gironde
			File:Vignoble_de_Pauillac.jpg\|Vineyard in Pauillac
			File:Cabernet_Sauvignon_grapes_from_Château_Cos_D'Estournel.jpg\|Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from Château Cos D'Estournel
			File:Semillon_grapes_at_Château_Doisy-Védrines,_Barsac,_Sauternes.jpg\|Sémillon grapes at Château Doisy-Védrines, Barsac, Sauternes
			File:Merlot_grapes_being_sorted_at_Chateau_Kirwan.jpg\|Merlot grapes being sorted at Château Kirwan
			File:Pichon01.jpg\|Château Pichon Longueville
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			File:Château_Cheval-Blanc.jpg\|Château Cheval Blanc
			File:Petrus01-2.jpg\|Pétrus
			File:Margaux_exterior.jpg\|Château Margaux exterior
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'''Bordeaux Wine'''

'''Bordeaux wine''' is a type of [[wine]] produced in the [[Bordeaux]] region of [[France]]. The region is one of the largest wine-growing areas in the world, producing a vast array of wines from different [[grape varieties]] and [[wine styles]]. Bordeaux wines are renowned worldwide for their quality and diversity, and the region is home to many of the world's most famous wine estates.

==History==

The history of Bordeaux wine dates back to the Roman times when the first vineyards were planted. The region's location near the [[Garonne River]] and its tributaries provided an ideal environment for viticulture. The Bordeaux wine industry grew significantly in the Middle Ages, with the establishment of the region's first [[wine guild]]s and the development of trade routes that allowed Bordeaux wines to be exported across Europe.

==Geography and Climate==

The Bordeaux region is located in the southwest of France, near the Atlantic coast. The region's climate is classified as [[oceanic climate|oceanic]], with mild winters and warm summers. The region's geography is characterized by its rivers and rolling hills, which provide a variety of microclimates and soil types that contribute to the diversity of Bordeaux wines.

==Wine Styles and Grape Varieties==

Bordeaux wines can be broadly categorized into red wines, white wines, and [[sweet wine|sweet wines]]. The region is best known for its red wines, which are typically blends of [[Cabernet Sauvignon]], [[Merlot]], and [[Cabernet Franc]]. White Bordeaux wines are primarily made from [[Sémillon]], [[Sauvignon blanc]], and [[Muscadelle]] grapes. The region also produces sweet wines, most notably from the [[Sauternes (wine)|Sauternes]] appellation.

==Appellations and Classification==

The Bordeaux region is divided into several [[appellation]]s, each with its own regulations regarding grape varieties and wine production methods. The most famous appellations include [[Médoc]], [[Saint-Émilion]], [[Pomerol]], and [[Graves]]. In 1855, a classification system was established to rank the region's top wine estates, known as the [[Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855]].

==See Also==

* [[French wine]]
* [[Wine region]]
* [[Viticulture]]
* [[Wine tasting]]

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[[Category:French wine]]
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			<gallery>
			File:Weinbaugebiete-frankreich-bordeaux.png\|Bordeaux wine region map
			File:France_12thC.jpg\|France in the 12th century
			File:Cars,_Gironde.jpg\|Cars, Gironde
			File:Vignoble_de_Pauillac.jpg\|Vineyard in Pauillac
			File:Cabernet_Sauvignon_grapes_from_Château_Cos_D'Estournel.jpg\|Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from Château Cos D'Estournel
			File:Semillon_grapes_at_Château_Doisy-Védrines,_Barsac,_Sauternes.jpg\|Sémillon grapes at Château Doisy-Védrines, Barsac, Sauternes
			File:Merlot_grapes_being_sorted_at_Chateau_Kirwan.jpg\|Merlot grapes being sorted at Château Kirwan
			File:Pichon01.jpg\|Château Pichon Longueville
			File:Château_d'Yquem.jpg\|Château d'Yquem
			File:Château_Cheval-Blanc.jpg\|Château Cheval Blanc
			File:Petrus01-2.jpg\|Pétrus
			File:Margaux_exterior.jpg\|Château Margaux exterior
			</gallery>