Particular type of grape that has had its origin in France in the Gironde, south-western France, named after the estuary where the rivers Dordogne and Garonne downstream from Bordeaux. (continue)
Particular type of grape that has had its origin in France in the Gironde, south-western France, named after the estuary where the rivers Dordogne and Garonne downstream from Bordeaux. This department was established after the French Revolution and its main cities are Bordeaux, which is the capital, Blaye, Langon, Lesparre-Médoc, Libourne, Arcachon and Andernos-les-Bains. Gives rise to red grapes among the best known in the world from France as they have spread globally to be vinified separately or in addition to local varieties.
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