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Voices: How ‘boring Bordeaux’ is having a wine renaissance

THE WINE DOWN: It always seemed as though it was the preserve of a ‘certain sort’ of person – and I am definitely not that person, writes Rosamund Hall

The Independent UK

How a two-hour flight became a 23-hour ordeal for Mallorca easyJet passengers after medical diversion

Exclusive: ‘People arrived at the hotel only to find there were not enough rooms for all,’ said one passenger

The Independent UK

Brilliant Louis Bielle-Biarrey leads Bordeaux Begles past Toulouse into Champions Cup final

UBB 35-18 Toulouse: The superstar French wing scored twice to set up a meeting with Northampton as Toulouse’s title defence came to an end

The Independent UK

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Other lives: Wine trader devoted to the wines of Bordeaux, especially Sauternes

The Guardian - UK

From vast views to vineyards: Why a river cruise is the best way to get a true taste of Bordeaux

A new itinerary through the famous wine region in southwestern France promises chocolate, charm and chateaux – cruise writer Marc Shoffman sails down the Garonne and Dordogne to test it out

The Independent UK

Climate change is redrawing the global wine map. Here’s what it means for your future vintages

England already has a reputation for great sparkling wines, as climate change shifts the focus of wine production.

Euronews

Why the ascendance of English wine should terrify us

IN FOCUS: Hull is set ‘to become the new Bordeaux’, according to those in the know – but the onslaught of climate change isn't something to be celebrated, argues Helen Coffey

The Independent UK

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Why Hull could become ‘the new Bordeaux’ by 2100

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The Independent UK

Hull to become ‘the new Bordeaux’ in British wine boom sparked by climate change

Warmer temperatures could see the production of cabernet sauvignon in the north of England

The Independent UK

Lower prices and trains to Milan: London St Pancras boss reveals plans to treble international passengers

Exclusive: Robert Sinclair, CEO of London St Pancras Highspeed, says Milan, Zurich and Bordeaux could appear on the departure screens

The Independent UK

France’s wine industry is in crisis. Can this Nigerian consultant save it?

France's wine industry is in trouble, with fewer people drinking wine and major export markets facing economic and political pressure. One wine consultant, Chinedu Rita Rosa, of Bordeaux-based Vines of Rosa, suggest some solutions for the French wine industry.

Radio France Internationale

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…

The Independent UK

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.

Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

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

International Business Times

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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Radio France Internationale

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.

The Independent UK

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 Guardian - AU

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

Zenger

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.

The Guardian - UK

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

International Business Times

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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