Introduction to BORDEAUX Wine Region (PART 1)

Bordeaux is one of the largest winemaking regions of France and it produces all the wines you can imagine and even beyond. In this introductory series of two videos we will explore Bordeaux geography and climate, grape varieties used, Bordeaux appellations and wine hierarchy system, as well as different wine styles produced in this region. Part 2 of this video: Some of the WINE ACCESSORIES I use regularly: 🥂 Riedel Veritas Champagne Wine Glass: 🍷 Riedel Veritas Old World Syrah Glass: 🥂 Riedel Veritas New World Pinot Noir Glass: 🍾 Cork puller: 🍾 The Durand cork puller: 🏳️ Riedel Polishing Cloth: 🧳 Wine travel protector: 🗜️ CORAVIN and its accessories: Coravin Timeless Six Wine Preservation System: Coravin Timeless 3-Needle Kit: Coravin Argon Gas Capsules: Coravin Screw Caps: 📚 Some of my favorite WINE BOOKS: 📓 Flawless: Understanding Faults in Wine by Jamie Goode: 📒 Understanding Wine Technology: The Science of Wine Explained by David Bird: 📕 Authentic Wine: Toward Natural and Sustainable Winemaking (by Jamie Goode): 📘 The Oxford Companion to Wine (by Jancis Robinson): 📙Wine Grapes: A Complete Guide to 1,368 Vine Varieties, Including Their Origins and Flavours (by Jancis Robinson, Julia Harding and Jose Vouillamoz): 📗 A Life Uncorked (by Hugh Johnson): 📓 Drinking with the Valkyries (by Andrew Jefford): As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. *CONTENTS OF THIS VIDEO 0:00 Introduction 1:21 Geography & Climate 2:54 Red grape varieties of Bordeaux 5:03 White grape varieties of Bordeaux 6:15 New grape varieties of Bordeaux 6:49 Conclusion #wineeducation #Bordeaux #wine Be sure to subscribe to my channel, as I am posting weekly videos all about wine. **FOLLOW ME: Instagram: Twitter: