About the region
About the region
Bordeaux is seen as the historic capital of fine wine. Up until the middle of the 20th century, its esteemed châteaux went largely unchallenged as the world’s top producers, exporting their revered wines all over the world. Their reputation was no doubt helped by the vineyards’ proximity to the Gironde estuary, flowing out to the Atlantic Ocean – perfect for exporting to the rest of Europe, the UK and beyond. Historic estates such as First Growth Ch. Haut-Brion date back to the mid-17th century, while there is evidence of grapes being grown on Bordeaux’s raised gravel hillocks as far back as Roman times.
