Bordeaux Wine Month
Welcome to Bordeaux Wine Month at Cockburns of Leith!
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Free Wine Tasting Events
New In Bordeaux Wine Tasting
This tasting will be showcasing some of our newest Bordeaux wines, as well as some newer styles coming out of Bordeaux. We’ll be discussing the new changes and sustainable practices happening in this historic wine region, and hear about James’ recent trip to Bordeaux!
Bordeaux, Or Not Bordeaux Wine Tasting
Join us for a blind Bordeaux tasting! Try several different wines completely blind, and see if you can tell which hail from sunny Bordeaux. We’ll be talking about the most common preconceptions of Bordeaux Wine, and discussing the newly permitted grape varieties that were introduced in 2021.
Bordeaux In The ‘Burgh Wine Tasting
Journey back to the past with us as we discuss Bordeaux’s history with Edinburgh, the Auld Alliance, and how Cockburns of Leith began. We’ll be looking behind the label, discussing the origins of the name ‘Claret’, and how labelling is evolving. Try some traditional Bordeaux styles as we celebrate our rich history with Bordeaux wines.
Shop Bordeaux Wines at Cockburns of Leith
Shop Bordeaux
Browse our full range of Bordeaux wines. Explore the classics, directly imported from châteaux around Bordeaux, including our own Cockburns of Leith Vintage Claret. Have you ever tried a Bordeaux white? How about a clairet rosé or a sweet wine from Bordeaux? September is the perfect month to discover Bordeaux and be surprised by what it has to offer. Any questions at all, don’t hesitate to contact us!