Chapter 03.01 · 15 min read · 5 sections

Bordeaux: Where Left Meets Right

Burgundy ink illustration of Bordeaux — a grand château above ordered rows of vines, the Gironde and a stone bridge beyond, with a wine glass, bottle and cask in the foreground
The Idea

Bordeaux is one of the world’s great blending regions — think maritime climate plus blending. Its identity is built on the relationship between climate, soil and grape variety. Rather than relying on a single grape, Bordeaux combines varieties with different strengths to create balanced wines that can adapt to the region’s variable growing conditions.

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