Bordeaux
Americannoun
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a seaport in and the capital of Gironde, in SW France, on the Garonne River.
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any of various wines produced in the region surrounding Bordeaux, especially claret.
noun
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a port in SW France, on the River Garonne: a major centre of the wine trade. Pop: 215 363 (1999)
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any of several red, white, or rosé wines produced around Bordeaux
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The region around Bordeaux is known for its wine.
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Having overpowered Northampton Saints in last year's final, it was another dominant display from Bordeaux, who will attempt to emulate Toulon's 2013-15 run with a third successive title next season.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
Bordeaux have now won 16 consecutive Champions Cup matches across two campaigns, but had to do it the hard way this season.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
From the resultant scrum, Bordeaux sliced through Leinster before Uberti scored.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
"You could see what it meant to Bordeaux to win it, and the same with Montpellier," McWhirter said on the Ireland Rugby Social podcast.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
In Harry’s shopping bag were a Bordeaux, a Beaujolais, and a Burgundy.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
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