Think you know Bordeaux? Think again

White wines from the Médoc. Red wines carrying the Entre-deux-Mers name. The return of Bordeaux Claret. If those combinations sound surprising, you're not alone. For many people, Bordeaux means structured red blends, famous châteaux and centuries of tradition. Yet some of the region's most interesting developments are happening well beyond the wines it's best known for. During a recent WSET webinar with the Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux (CIVB), three emerging appellations and styles took centre stage: Médoc Blanc, Entre-deux-Mers Rouge and the newly redefined Bordeaux Claret. None appeared overnight. Each has roots stretching back years, or even centuries, but now has a clearer identity and a bigger role to play in Bordeaux's future. Together, they show how one of the world's most established wine regions continues to adapt without losing the character that made it famous. A new chapter for Bordeaux New appellations often make headlines because they sound like something

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