Vintage Bordeaux and beyond As France’s famous wine region prepares to reveal the latest vintage of its top wines, here are some lesser known and more affordable bottles to look out for The Guardian - UK · Apr 14, 2024
Harlequins edge out Bordeaux in thriller to reach Champions Cup semi-final Harlequins reached the semi-final of the Champions Cup for the first time thanks to a thrilling 42-41 victory in Bordeaux The Guardian - UK · Apr 13, 2024
Fin Baxter: ‘They run at me as I look young – but I’m not easy to pick on’ The powerful Harlequins prop faces a stern test against Bordeaux in the Champions Cup and also has his sights on England’s summer tour The Guardian - UK · Apr 12, 2024
Harlequins handed Chandler Cunningham-South injury boost for Bordeaux showdown England back-rower relishing Champions Cup quarter-final challenge after very early recovery Evening Standard · Apr 12, 2024
Danny Care and Joe Marler set to miss crunch Harlequins clash with Bordeaux Quins face biggest game in almost four years Evening Standard · Apr 9, 2024
Premiership clubs can mirror England’s attacking ambition in Champions Cup An alignment between the national team and leading domestic sides delivers a thriving ecosystem, offering optimism for Premiership clubs in the Champions Cup The Guardian - UK · Apr 6, 2024
Owen Farrell injury deals huge blow to Saracens’ hopes in Bordeaux Owen Farrell may have played his final match in the Champions Cup for Saracens before heading to Racing 92 next season The Guardian - UK · Apr 5, 2024
Owen Farrell faces fitness race to end Saracens career on own terms Former England captain will play no part as Sarries look for Champions Cup revenge against Bordeaux in the last-16 due to a hamstring injury Evening Standard · Apr 5, 2024
Cartoon Movie In Bordeaux Showcases Nordic Animation Talent And Innovation Cartoon Movie in Bordeaux presents 55 European animation projects with adventure and resilience themes. Join over 800 industry delegates from March 5 - 7. Top News · Mar 5, 2024
Saracens slump hits new low in record Bordeaux loss as margin for error runs out Struggling Sarries now face a nervous fight to avoid a costly early European exit Evening Standard · Jan 15, 2024
Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Man Dies On Board; Another Passenger Faints in Distress The incident unfolded on a flight that was travelling from Spain to the UK. International Business Times UK · Jan 15, 2024
Ryanair passenger dies on flight from Malaga to UK The pilot was forced to make an emergency landing in Bordeaux after the passenger fell ill Evening Standard · Jan 12, 2024
French health chiefs ban oyster sales in Bordeaux amid norovirus scare Health authorities in southwestern France have temporarily banned the sales of oysters from the famous Bay of Arcachon after several people suffered food poisoning. Radio France Internationale · Dec 28, 2023
Classic wines for Christmas lunch The big meal requires a wine with a big punch – these heavy-hitters will add all you need to your festive feast The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2023
The Conversation · Dec 11, 2023 How 1930s American scientists came to think about the impact of climate on wine In Europe and beyond, the notion of terroir dominates ideas about the origins of the taste and quality of wine. While there’s intense debate over the term, generally it refers to the specific place where grapes are grown. The concept is largely focused on soil, but also includes the layout…
The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2023 Architects Anne Lacaton and Jean-Philippe Vassal on the joy of reusing buildings rather than knocking them down The French architect duo, winners of the 2023 Soane medal, whose work has ranged from straw huts to social housing, talk about the freedom of working with what’s already there – and how to step back from perfection
The Hindu · Dec 7, 2023 French Merlot paired with lamb galoutis? Chennai hosts Bordeaux’s famous wines At Jamavar, Bordeaux wines take centrestage. Wine enthusiasts and food lovers gather to enjoy a curated Indian menu paired with wines from Médoc, Saint Emilion, Pomerol, Fronsac, and Sauternes. Each wine is introduced by a representative of the chateau, sharing its origin and characteristics. A unique gastronomical experience, the evening…
The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2023 The 20 best Christmas wines for 2023 Our wine expert selects bottles to match any event, dish or budget, from festive fizz to wintery whites and robust reds. Cheers!
Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2023 Best French red wines for dinner time and down time, from pinot noir to bordeaux Refresh your wine rack with these cross-Channel choices
The Conversation · Oct 18, 2023 Climate change may make Bordeaux red wines stronger and tastier It’s harvest time again for most of Europe’s wine growing regions and grapes are being picked from the UK in the north to Sicily in the south. The grapes are then sorted and pressed to make the best juices possible. These juices will then be fermented in a choice of…
Zenger · Oct 11, 2023 Climate Change Could Enhance Bordeaux Wine Quality, Study Finds Warmer summers and wetter winters create ideal conditions for growing grapes, leading to improved wine in Bordeaux.
The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023 Good wines linked to warmer temperatures and higher rainfall, research finds The weather drives wine quality and wine taste, according to a study from the University of Oxford.
The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023 ‘Don’t do drugs kids!’: Ryanair flight to Ibiza forced to land in France so police can remove ‘disruptive’ man Passengers clapped and cheered as man was escorted off the plane
The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023 Tourist hospitalised with botulism after eating tainted sardines at Bordeaux wine bar Jubilee Pridham was partially paralyzed and having difficulty breathing when she was admitted to hospital
The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2023 AP PHOTOS: King Charles and Camilla share moments both regal and ordinary on landmark trip to France Playing ping-pong, strolling through a Bordeaux vineyard, dodging raindrops at a Paris flower market — Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla paid a special state visit to France that at times looked richly royal, and at times strikingly ordinary.