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1. Bordeaux is big
Bordeaux is almost four times the size of Burgundy and represents 14% of total French wine production. There are 103,200 hectares of vines over 65 different appellations. It is the largest PDO vineyard of France and represents over 1/4 of the AOP vineyard area in France.
Summary
In this month's Beyond the Textbook webinar, we'll joined by the wonderful Wendy Narby who will take us on a journey down the Left Bank of Bordeaux and explore all the region's latest trends and developments. In this session we'll learn:
Médoc: Key figures and stats
Over-looked appellations: Listrac, Moulis and Medoc
Appellation Médoc
White Médoc: new for 2025
The surprising role of
Summary
Justin catches up with Bordeaux expert and resident Wendy Narby to discuss the ways the region is reinventing itself past the traditional Cabernet/Merlot blends that have made it so famous. Learn how producers are pushing the boundaries of our expectations in Bordeaux, in a quest to stay relevant to a new generation of enthused wine drinkers seeking quality, value and authenticity.
Find out more about our Backroads Bordeaux trip
Mastering Bordeaux, a primer with Jane Anson and Andrew Jefford of Decanter Magazine.
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Summary
In this month's Icon Wine Tasting, we're focussed on Left Bank Bordeaux, which of course means taking a look at 1st growth Bordeaux. These wines have been the undisupted champions of the region since long before they were officially classified in