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Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon are the two main white grape varieties in Bordeaux and are blended to create different styles of wine. We find out where they are planted and their characteristics.

White Wines of Bordeaux with Abbie Bennington Part 5

The red wine making process and principal black grape varieties used in Bordeaux blends which are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc plus Petit Verdot.

Red Wines of Bordeaux with Abbie Bennington Part 4

Abbie and Chris look at the key sub-regions of Bordeaux and the wine styles they are best known for.

Bordeaux Sub Regions with Abbie Bennington Part 3

Abbie talks us through the classification system used in the Bordeaux region, from the PDOs at the bottom of the ladder (producing generic AC wines), Bordeaux Superieur and Cru Bourgeois up to the Grand Cru Classe wines.

Bordeaux Classifications with Abbie Bennington Part 2

An overview on the Bordeaux wine region with Abbie Bennington DipWSET looking at the climate, geography and key red grape varieties.

Plastic Wine Kegs with Craig Pope and Jack Denley of Petainer

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