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  1. Jun 28, 2024 · Claret is mostly used as an unofficial way to describe Bordeaux red wines, although it’s a protected name under EU law and there is reference to it in Bordeaux’s appellation rules. The UK government has recognised claret’s status as a registered ‘traditional wine term’ within the Bordeaux PDO, as an ‘expression used to ...

  2. The vast majority of wine produced in Bordeaux is red (sometimes called "claret" in Britain), with sweet white wines (most notably Sauternes), dry whites, and (in much smaller quantities) rosé and sparkling wines (Crémant de Bordeaux) collectively making up the remainder.

  3. Mar 26, 2012 · What is the origin of the Brits’ traditional nickname for Bordeaux wines as “claret”? There is a French white grape named Clairette, a Rhône varietal. Is that a coincidence, or is there a connection there?

  4. Sep 19, 2022 · Claret is the unofficial British term for red Bordeaux wine. The most popular Bordeaux red wines are Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. However, nowadays, wine is labeled Claret even if they were not produced in Bordeaux. So, while red wine can be Claret, all red wine is not claret. What Does Claret Wine Taste Like?

  5. Claret is used to describe red Bordeaux wine generally, though is not an official term and not used on wine labels. Clairet, however, is a distinct and separate style of Bordeaux wine, still made in small quantities today. Bordeaux Clairet is a dark pink wine produced from red grapes.

  6. A Claret is a British term for a red wine from Bordeaux. Though the term originated in Britain, it is used world-wide to refer to Bordeaux’s famous red blend. The word claret is an anglicized version of the French term clairet - which is a dark rosé wine typical to Bordeaux.

  7. Jul 2, 2015 · For our second extract from Oz Clarke's new book, The History of Wine in 100 Bottles, read about the birth of claret, dating back to the 12th century. So often in our history, it’s politics, not taste, that decides what our favourite tipple is going to be.