Dreaming of Bordeaux By Cori Solomon
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ike many, I ponder my ultimate travel destination once the pandemic subsides and we are free to travel the world again. My dream trip has been on my bucket list for many years. With a focus on wine writing, I chose a place that signi es my love of wine and, at the same time, enhances my knowledge of wine-growing regions. I nd I learn the most when visiting. My choice also came to fruition through networking with people I met whose stories or connections tie to my desired location. That place is Bordeaux and SaintÉmilion, France I want to discover the Châteaux that make up the Left and Right Bank. While learning the history and culture of the area, I will nd out the traditions of winemaking that pass from each generation. Like many of the wineries in Bordeaux, I also see the innovations and modern concepts the younger generations bring into the mix
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The Left and Right Ban In Bordeaux, the left and right bank de ne Bordeaux's two most famous wine regions. An estuary of two rivers separates the two banks. The Gironde Estuary divides the Dordogne and Garonne rivers. The area north and right of the Gironde constitutes the Right Bank. The area south and left represents the Left Bank. Both areas create blends typically utilizing ve well-known Bordeaux grapes, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Petit Verdot. The Right Bank utilizes Cabernet Sauvignon as the dominant variety, and the Left Bank uses Merlot predominantly The Right Bank is known for the appellations of Pomerol and St-Émilion, and its four ‘satellite’ appellations, Montagne-, Lussac-, Puisseguin- and St-Georges St-Emilion. The area also encompasses Côtes de Blaye, Côtes de Bourg, Fronsac, CanonFronsac, Lalande de Pomerol, Francs Côtes de Bordeaux and Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux
