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Why it’s time to stop under-estimating South African wine

For too long, South African wine has been dismissed as a supermarket bargain rather than a fine wine contender. But as Hannah Twiggs discovers, with world-class terroir, a deep winemaking history and producers crafting bottles that can rival Burgundy, Bordeaux and Champagne, it’s time for UK drinkers to take it…

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Bordeaux Wine Harvest Drops To Lowest Level In 3 Decades

Cold weather, disease and capacity cuts pushed wine production in France's Bordeaux region last year to a low not seen in three-and-a-half decades, the local industry body said Friday.

International Business Times

Why Bordeaux wine is more budget-friendly than you think

Think Bordeaux means blowing the budget? Think again – the world’s most famous wine region has plenty of affordable gems, and you don’t need to earn a banker’s salary to enjoy them. Here’s how to sip luxury for less

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Frenchman On Trial For Killing Ex-partner After Years Of Alleged Abuse

A Frenchman went on trial Wednesday accused of stabbing to death his former partner, who had filed repeated complaints with authorities over years of abuse and warned that she could end up being killed.

International Business Times

Revealed: Row threatening to derail bids to launch new train services between London and Continent

New destinations could include Cologne, Frankfurt, Geneva, Zurich, Marseille and Bordeaux

Evening Standard

Andy Carroll interview: ‘Fame has its dark sides... in France I live a much easier, simpler life’

Exclusive interview: The former Premier League striker on being forced out of Newcastle, suffering with depression, escaping to France and his new start at fourth-tier Bordeaux

The Independent UK

End Of Golden Era For Chinese Investors In Bordeaux Wine

After over a decade of snapping up Bordeaux wine estates, buying into a dream of elegant living in France and good earnings in their home market, many Chinese investors are now selling up.

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France asks for EU help to destroy 'unprofitable' Bordeaux vines

The French government is appealing to the European Commission for €120 million in financial aid to destroy 30,000 hectares of French vineyards, mostly in the Bordeaux region. The sector has seen a significant drop in both domestic and overseas sales, stemming in part from changing drinking habits.

Radio France Internationale

This destination beats Paris and Amsterdam as the best European city break by train

Which cities are the best to visit by train from the UK for a holiday on the continent

The Independent UK

Brittany Higgins and David Sharaz put French home up for sale for A$690,000

The house near Bordeaux, which has a pool and is set in more than an acre of land, is being sold to pay legal fees

The Guardian - AU

French Researchers Make Strides In Enhancing Strawberry Quality Through Genetic Breakthrough‌ ‌

University of Bordeaux study identifies genetic markers to improve fruit traits without compromising flavor or color.

Zenger

Kids on board: a family surfing trip to France’s wild Atlantic coast

With vast empty beaches, reliable waves and pine forests, the Gironde, near Bordeaux, is perfect for an exhilarating but relaxing holiday

The Guardian - UK

France 1-0 Argentina: Olympic Games men’s football quarter-final – as it happened

Jean-Philippe Mateta’s early header settled a febrile game that ended with a 30-man dust up at the final whistle

The Guardian - UK

France Showdown With Argentina Spices Up Men's Olympic Football

There is no love lost between France and Argentina on the football field these days and their quarter-final meeting in Bordeaux on Friday will add spice to the men's Olympic tournament.

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Cabot expands to France with purchase of Golf Du Médoc Resort and two courses by familiar names

Cabot keeps growing with move into France.

France 24

Traffic on French high-speed trains gradually recovers after sabotage

Traffic on France's TGV high-speed trains should be back to normal by Monday after engineers worked through the night to repair sabotaged signal stations and cables. The attacks, which occurred early Friday, disrupted travel on the opening day of the Paris Olympic Games, affecting connections between Paris and major cities…

Sports Illustrated

Six-Time French Soccer Champion Bordeaux Renounces Professional Status

Girondins de Bordeaux, who last won Ligue 1 in 2009, have renounced their professional status amid financial hardships.

International Business Times

Sweden Seeks To Be Winemaking's Next Frontier

Far north of iconic wine regions like Bordeaux and Tuscany, Sweden is seeing a burgeoning industry of vineyards and a first generation of winemakers trying to carve out a niche.

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Evening Standard

Paris Olympics 2024 football schedule in full: Fixtures, UK start times and dates

All you need to know about the football action in Paris this summer

International Business Times

The Highs And Lows Of Chemsex's Drug-driven Orgy Scene

David is a psychologist and has been taking part in drug-fuelled gay orgies for the past 15 years.

The Independent UK

Man is held in France over posts about California murders as Olympic torch passes through Bordeaux

A French prosecutor says a man who posted online about a deadly rampage in California in 2014 has been taken into custody and has told police investigators he had been thinking about an attack of his own

The Hindu

Yuki Bhambri loses doubles semifinals

Yuki Bhambri & Albano Olivetti lost in Bordeaux, while Aryan Shah reached singles final in Kingston.

Radio France Internationale

French court confiscates Bordeaux wine chateaux from Chinese magnate

A French court ruled to confiscate nine Bordeaux wine country chateaux acquired by a Chinese tycoon convicted of laundering Chinese government funds.

The Independent UK

Andy Murray beaten in Bordeaux

The Scot was defeated 6-4 6-2 by world number 115 Gregoire Barrere.

Evening Standard

Andy Murray makes successful return from injury with opening win in Bordeaux over Kyrian Jacquet

The Briton is back in action as he builds towards a final appearance at the French Open

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