Bordeaux

[ bawr-doh ]

noun

1. a seaport in and the capital of Gironde, in SW France, on the Garonne River.
2. any of various wines produced in the region surrounding Bordeaux, especially claret.
3. Bordeaux mixture.

Bordeaux

/ bɔrdo; bɔːˈdəʊ /

noun

1. a port in SW France, on the River Garonne: a major centre of the wine trade. Pop: 215 363 (1999)
2. any of several red, white, or rosé wines produced around Bordeaux

Bordeaux

1. Port city in southwestern France .

Notes

The region around Bordeaux is known for its wine.

Example Sentences

As for “wines of the world,” Gago hinted at Penfolds projects underway in Bordeaux and Champagne, so stay tuned.

From Washington Post

When California chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon topped Burgundy and Bordeaux, the wine world’s ancient hierarchy was shattered.

From Washington Post

A 1973 Californian Stag’s Leap cabernet out-rated a 1970 red Bordeaux from the legendary Chateau Mouton-Rothschild.

From Washington Post

This tasty Bordeaux, made from 100 percent merlot, delivers.

From Washington Post

Blot jokes that maybe they’re going to be like winemakers in Bordeaux, with every year the vintage of the century.

From Fortune

Mondavi also realized the value of coaxing trophy names from Bordeaux into opening wineries in Napa.

From The Daily Beast

Both produce some wines good enough to challenge the well-bred conceits of wine makers in Burgundy and Bordeaux.

From The Daily Beast

In 1982 he helped to persuade a rising superstar of Bordeaux, Christian Moueix, to make wine in Napa under the label of Dominus.

From The Daily Beast

Perhaps thanks to the surf and turf and the stellar Bordeaux and Sauvignon Blanc, there were no lost tempers.

From The Daily Beast

Claret, now synonymous with fine red Bordeaux, derives from the Latin word for “clear” and “pale-colored.”

From The Daily Beast

In 1823, at Bordeaux, Diard killed and robbed Montefiore, whom he met by accident.

From Project Gutenberg

At Bordeaux he was received with honour by the bishop, who gave him a horse to ride during his stay.

From Project Gutenberg

At Bordeaux, Diard hired in a quiet street a quiet little house, neatly furnished, and in it he established his wife.

From Project Gutenberg

Therefore as soon as she appeared, much talk was made in Bordeaux about the beautiful Spanish stranger.

From Project Gutenberg

A lettre de cachet was sent after him to Bordeaux; but he avoided it by crossing into Spain.

From Project Gutenberg