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At Christmas, meals are often long, generous, and filled with moments of sharing. It’s also the perfect time to open beautiful bottles. Among them, sweet wines, known in France as vins liquoreux, have a special place on the holiday table. Long reserved only for dessert, they are now making a comeback and pairing beautifully with many different dishes. Let’s take a closer look at why they are perfect for Christmas. What is a sweet wine? A sweet wine is made from very ripe grapes, resulting in a wine that is naturally sweet and rich. These grapes produce a concentrated juice with high sugar levels and intense aromas. You’ll often

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When harvest season is over and the vines are resting, Bordeaux certainly isn’t asleep… Winter in Bordeaux has an incredible charm. Fewer tourists, a cozy atmosphere, heart-warming wines, and plenty of delicious activities to enjoy. Walking tour in Bordeaux Imagine wandering through the historic center, admiring the beautiful façades and the sculpted mascarons above the doors, then stopping for a coffee or even a cup of mulled wine. Cooking class Winter is the perfect season to get hands-on in the kitchen. You head to the market to pick up seasonal products (cheeses, mushrooms, truffles, oysters

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The Christmas period is coming and you don’t never know what to offer to your loved ones ? Here are 5 gift ideas that could make them happy ! The gift box everyone loves For those who like wine, what’s better than a wine box with a selection of 2 to 4 bottles of Bordeaux ? Add to it a charcuterie and a cheese to pair this nice box !  A wine tour in Saint-Emilion… Next, for the fan of wine and discovery, give them the gift of a wine tour. One day at Saint-Emilion and Pomerol to discover a beautiful winemaking estate, lunch in the street, visit beautiful villages and to

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Thanksgiving is one of the most important celebrations in the United-States. It takes place every 4th Thursday of November. This year, it will be on the 27th of November. A Thanksgiving Dinner “À la Française” (add a french touch to your Thanksgiving dinner) To impress your guests, indulge them with an exquisite dinner à la Française :For your first course, start with a butternut soup paired with a white wine from Château Carbonnieux from the Pessac Léognan appellation, made with Sauvignon, Sémillon and Muscadelle. Also, this wine is fresh and fruity, is complex and intense, with peach and nectarine aromas that would pair well with your butternut soup. A Pomerol wine

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The month of November announces the arrival of Beaujolais Nouveau, a tradition that started in 1951. It's an unavoidable “rendez-vous” for the person who likes to discover traditionally this new vintage. (winelovers) The Beaujolais tradition in a few numbers… Beaujolais Nouveau is produced on the entire Beaujolais and Beaujolais-Villages appellation area. It is mainly made from the Gamay Noir grape variety.  It represents 22% of the total marketing of the Beaujolais which represents 14,3 millions of bottles.  The process of production  One of the particularities of Beaujolais Nouveau is the use of a typical winemaking method : a carbonic maceration.  This technique consists of putting the entire grape, uncrushed and striped, in a hermetic airtight

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Autumn has arrived.. So it's a good time to eat simmered dishes. What’s better than just a bottle of red wine to go with good small french dishes ? Here is a perfect recipe and easy to cook at home !  The “Boeuf Bourguignon” Total times : 5h // Preparation : 1h // Cooking : 4h To prepare your Boeuf Bourguignon, here are the ingredients including you need :  1 onion, 4 carrots, 1 bottle of red wine, 100g of butter, salt and pepper, 600g of beef and 1 bouquet garni (few aromatic herbs are tied together). The preparation Step 1 : Cut the meat into 3 cm cubes and remove the large pieces

EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT BORDEAUX WINE CLASSIFICATIONS BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASK

Discover the history behind the 1855 Classified Growths, a symbol of the prestige of Bordeaux wines, from Médoc to Sauternes. The history of this classification During the universal exposition of Paris in 1855, Napoléon III requested wine regions to create a classification. It is based on the wineries reputation and the middle sale price of the wine at the time.  This classification only regroups the red wines of the Medoc, the sweet white wines of Sauterne and Barsac, but also a red cru of the Graves. The differents wineries of the 1855 Classified Growths There is 60 differents Grands Crus Classés of the Médoc and 1 Cru of Pessac-Léognan -  Red wines :  - The

EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT BORDEAUX WINE CLASSIFICATIONS BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASK

Curious about how Halloween came to France? Let’s journey from ancient Celtic rituals to today’s lantern-lit vineyard strolls, revealing how this spooky festival took root in Bordeaux. Halloween’s Origins, Celtic Samhain & Roman Influences Going back over 2,000 years, Halloween began with Samhain. A major Celtic festival marking the end of harvest and the onset of winter. Celebrated in what’s now Ireland, Britain, and Northern France. Samhain was believed to thin the boundary between our world and the spirit realm. To protect themselves, Celts lit bonfires, wore animal skins, and carried lanterns made from hollowed turnips carved with faces. When the Romans conquered Celtic lands, they merged Samhain with festivals like Feralia. A

EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT BORDEAUX WINE CLASSIFICATIONS BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASK

Bonjour wine lovers! Did you know World Champagne Day lands on the fourth Friday of October this year, October 24, 2025? It’s the perfect opportunity to toast excellence, celebrate sparkle, and discover Bordeaux’s own fizzy gem: Crémant de Bordeaux. What is Champagne Day (Oct 24 this year)? Celebrated annually since 2009, Champagne Day is a worldwide celebration of France’s signature bubbly. Founded by American blogger Chris Oggenfuss, it has grown into a global toast to joy, togetherness, and, of course, champagne. Officially in 2025 on Friday, October 24. No better day to raise a flute, host a tasting, or simply celebrate the elegance of effervescence. Champagne vs. Crémant de Bordeaux: Production, Style & Sipping Tips Production & Terroir Champagne is exclusively made in

EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT BORDEAUX WINE CLASSIFICATIONS BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASK

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to stand together in solidarity and hope. Here in Bordeaux, Bordeaux with Elodie is proud to support women, raise awareness, and celebrate strong female voices across our vineyards. Why October = Pink Ribbon Month Every October, the world shines pink in a powerful global show of support for breast cancer awareness, research, and survivors. In Bordeaux, this energy takes shape through fundraising events, educational campaigns, and community-driven initiatives. One highlight? The Pink Ribbon Challenge on October 25–26, a 7 km charity walk around the Miroir d’eau that raises vital funds for screening programs and early detection in our region. Inspiring Women Vintners in Bordeaux Bordeaux has been shaped by visionary