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Among Bordeaux’s many famous wine estates, few names carry the same reputation as Château d’Yquem. Even visitors who know very little about wine have often heard of Yquem. Collectors seek it out. Restaurants place it on their most prestigious wine lists. Bottles can age for decades (sometimes even generations). But what exactly makes Château d’Yquem […]

Everything you need to know about Bordeaux’s diverse wine regions, from prestigious Pauillac to charming Saint-Émilion. Bordeaux is not one wine region. It’s dozens of them. The name “Bordeaux” covers over 110,000 hectares of vineyards. Within that area, you’ll find more than 60 distinct appellations. Each has its own soils, grape varieties, and winemaking traditions. Each […]