red Bordeaux
Definition
Noun: - A dry red wine from the Bordeaux region of France, or a similar wine produced elsewhere: "red bordeaux" refers specifically to a type of dry red wine that originates from the Bordeaux area in France. It can also describe wines made in a similar style from other regions.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- For dinner, we opened a bottle of fine red bordeaux.
- This red bordeaux has notes of blackcurrant and cedar.
- He prefers a robust red bordeaux to accompany red meat.
Advanced Usage
- As a category or style: The term can be used to discuss wines collectively that share the characteristics of Bordeaux reds.
- The shop has an excellent selection of affordable red bordeaux.
Variants and Related Words
- Bordeaux (noun): Often used as a shorter, more general term that can refer to red (or sometimes white) wines from the Bordeaux region.
- We toured vineyards in Bordeaux.
- Claret (noun): A traditional British term for red wine from Bordeaux.
- He ordered a glass of claret.
Synonyms
- Bordeaux wine: A more formal synonym.
- Claret: A synonymous term, particularly common in British English.
Notes on Meaning
- The term "red bordeaux" explicitly specifies the wine is red and dry. While "Bordeaux" alone can sometimes refer to the region or its sweet white wines (e.g., Sauternes), "red bordeaux" is unambiguous.
- It is typically a blend of grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc.
Noun
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dry red Bordeaux or Bordeaux-like wine
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