Located on the southern tip of western France’s Atlantic coast, Bordeaux is the leading region for the growing and brewing of wine in the world. The region is home to approximately 7,000 châteaux, or wineries, some of which have been in business since the 8th century.

The red wines of Bordeaux are widely acknowledged to be second to none. Besides the vineyards’ and the breweries’ vast experience in all things wine related, this region of France has been blessed with many natural factors which contribute to the quality of its wines. Situated by the ocean, Bordeaux boasts the ideal combination of sunshine, rainfall, humidity and soil conditions, to the advantage of its wine industry.

This unique combination of Bordeaux’s natural elements, along with the variety of the grapes used in the wine-making process, all contribute to what makes Bordeaux wines different from those of other regions. In fact, unlike the rest of the world, the French do not categorize their wines based upon grape species, but rather to their region of origin, and even more specifically to their respective château. To the French, it is these regional differences, or terroir, which are credited to bringing out the distinctiveness of their wines.

As many would attest, the red wines of Bordeaux are ideally enjoyed only once they have attained full maturity, which could consume years on end. Maturity is required to bring out the true potential of wines, in terms of aroma, hue, texture, and of course, taste. It is held firmly by wine connoisseurs, that to have the privilege of savoring a perfectly matured Bordeaux red is one of the greatest experiences one could indulge in. Why not see, or rather, taste for yourself?