Why Bordeaux is the wine capital of the world
The traditionally conservative and insular wine capital of the world is opening itself to ever-increasing numbers of visitors.
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Raise a glass to France
Ancient villages, chateaux and vineyards line the rivers on this river cruise in the famous Bordeaux wine region.
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Streets built on cellars
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In bed with Louis XVI
At an 18th-century chateau, Leisa Tyler raises a glass of grand cru to the history and harvest of Bordeaux.
For want of better words
Brian Turner discovers mediaeval treasures, pithy dictums and mischevious desire on a tour of the world's great libraries.
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