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5 Things You Didn’t Know About Bordeaux

Bordeaux, the capital of France’s Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, is synonymous with world-class wine, stunning architecture, and a rich cultural heritage. While many know it as the home of some of the most prestigious vineyards in the world, there’s much more to this historic city and its surrounding region than meets the eye. Its history is deeply intertwined with royalty, international trade, and even egg yolks! Here are five fascinating facts about Bordeaux that might just surprise you.

WSG Member Discount on 'Bordeaux Wine Maps' from janeanson.com

Following the sell-out success of a limited edition signed and numbered run of these exceptional maps earlier in 2024, JaneAnson.com is pleased to announce that a range ofinnovative, terroir-led maps of key Bordeaux appellations is now on general release. These beautiful maps, brought to you by the author of Inside Bordeaux bring you right into the heart of Bordeaux in an entirely new way. The first showing the limestone and clay soils of the Right Bank, including St