Claret and Bordeaux: what the terms mean
A short explainer on the difference between Claret and Bordeaux, two wine terms that both come from the same region. The speaker explains how each style is built around a different lead grape.
2 October 2026 · 16 seconds
Transcript
Understanding wine terms. We're in France. What is the difference between Claret and Bordeaux? Well, they both come from the same region, but Bordeaux means that it's led with the great Cabernet Sauvignon with a blend of Merlot, whereas Claret means that it's led with Merlot.
Transcribed automatically from the speech, so a name may be misheard.
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