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.
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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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The Bordeaux Begles man secured 44% of fan votes to claim this year's award, with a record 151,525 supporters having their say.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
That year, a quarter of wine exports from Bordeaux went to China and the country was the region’s top international market.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
Wealthy Chinese owners began unloading their Bordeaux estates.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
His love-hate relationship with fans in France continued this season in Bordeaux as he was booed in the Champions Cup final rematch, where he scored twice in defeat.
From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026
He did not doubt that you can make wine out of grapes, or find your way from Bordeaux to Paris.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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