How Bordeaux winemakers are starting to think responsibly

How Bordeaux winemakers are starting to think responsibly

Bordeaux and bio – the French term for “organic” – are not words that are often seen in the same sentence. The world-renowned wines from the 7,000 or so chateaux that define this part of southwest France have an image of quality that is based on tradition rather than trends. So it is not surprising to learn that even today, official figures from the Bordeaux Wine Council reveal that only about 25 per cent of Bordeaux wines come from vineyards th…