The Latest Breaking News from Bordeaux

The pilot was forced to make an emergency landing in Bordeaux after the passenger fell ill

Health authorities in southwestern France have temporarily banned the sales of oysters from the famous Bay of Arcachon after several people suffered food poisoning.

The big meal requires a wine with a big punch – these heavy-hitters will add all you need to your festive feast

In Europe and beyond, the notion of terroir dominates ideas about the origins of the taste and quality of wine. While there’s intense debate over the term, generally it refers to the specific place where grapes are grown. The concept is largely focused on soil, but also includes the layout…

The French architect duo, winners of the 2023 Soane medal, whose work has ranged from straw huts to social housing, talk about the freedom of working with what’s already there – and how to step back from perfection

At Jamavar, Bordeaux wines take centrestage. Wine enthusiasts and food lovers gather to enjoy a curated Indian menu paired with wines from Médoc, Saint Emilion, Pomerol, Fronsac, and Sauternes. Each wine is introduced by a representative of the chateau, sharing its origin and characteristics. A unique gastronomical experience, the evening…

Our wine expert selects bottles to match any event, dish or budget, from festive fizz to wintery whites and robust reds. Cheers!

Refresh your wine rack with these cross-channel choices

It’s harvest time again for most of Europe’s wine growing regions and grapes are being picked from the UK in the north to Sicily in the south. The grapes are then sorted and pressed to make the best juices possible. These juices will then be fermented in a choice of…

Warmer summers and wetter winters create ideal conditions for growing grapes, leading to improved wine in Bordeaux.

The weather drives wine quality and wine taste, according to a study from the University of Oxford.