Category Archives: Bordeaux Rosés and Clairets

Bordeaux Rosé

Posted on September 17, 2010 by Nick

The Bordeaux Rosé AOC covers the whole Gironde production area and these charming wines are made with the same red grapes that are used to make the red wines: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Carmenere. The … Continue reading →

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Do You Chill Your Clairet or Rosė Wines?

Posted on September 10, 2010 by Nick

We had a little experiment at home the other night as a debate had arisen amongst the family as to whether Bordeaux Clairets and Rosės tasted better at room temperature or chilled. Of course this is up to each individual … Continue reading →

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Discovering Chateau Ballan Larquette

Posted on July 29, 2010 by Nick

Chateau Ballan Larquette is the new label for our most popular Clairet: Domaine de Ricaud Bordeaux Clairet. The award winning estates (Domaine de Ricaud, Chateaux Ballan Larquette and Peynaud) are owned by the Chaigne family who have been wine makers … Continue reading →

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Bordeaux from Valencia

Posted on July 22, 2010 by Nick

A couple of years ago I wrote about the influence Bordeaux had on the Spanish wine industry which dates back as far as 1852 and helped give birth to the “modern” style of red Rioja. What I did not realise … Continue reading →

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The Rise of Rosé: Cru Classé Chateaux Make Rosé Wines As Demand Increases

Posted on July 16, 2010 by Nick

Rosé wines have been increasing in popularity for a while now and I have been banging the drum about Bordeaux Rosé and Clairet for a number of years. However it seems to have really taken off with Rosé wine sales … Continue reading →

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Everything’s Coming Up Rosé For Christmas

Posted on December 22, 2009 by Nick

Our love affair with Rosé doesn’t have to end with the Winter months (and indeed as yet it shows no signs of doing so). Rosé is a versatile wine made with good food in mind and there a styles which … Continue reading →

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The Row over Rosé – France v the EU

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Nick

The AFP has reported that winegrowers in France’s Provence region are furious over European Union plans to let producers make rosé by mixing red and white wine saying this risks destroying a local tradition and could lead to tens of … Continue reading →

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Why Rosé Wine Is “In The Pink”

Posted on January 16, 2009 by Nick

I had a call from Andrew Barrow, over at Spittoon, in the week about the rising popularity of rosé and his resultant piece was published in The Guardian’s Word of Mouth Blog, which is another of the multi talented Andrew’s … Continue reading →

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Rosé Wine Sales Soar – Bordeaux versus California

Posted on December 19, 2008 by Nick

According to AFP Britons are drinking more American wine than French, thanks to slick marketing and a growing British penchant for Californian rosé.Stewart Blunt, of market analysts Nielsen, said US wines were stealing a march because “the branding’s right”, pointing … Continue reading →

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Britain’s Love Affair With Claret

Posted on October 2, 2008 by Nick

Both the Telegraph and the Independent have reported that Britain is rediscovering its 800 years old taste for Bordeaux wines. Sales to the UK of red Bordeaux, or claret, are booming – and sales of wines priced between £6 – … Continue reading →

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