Welcome to Bordeaux Wine Month at Cockburns of Leith!

Scroll down to browse a variety of resources, information and links to explore the world of wine in Bordeaux, and the wines of Bordeaux we have here at Cockburns of Leith!

Free Wine Tasting Events

New In Bordeaux

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!

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Bordeaux, Or Not 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.

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Bordeaux In The 'Burgh

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.

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Shop Bordeaux Wines at Cockburns of Leith

Back wine room of 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!

Get 10% off all Bordeaux Wines in September with code BORDEAUX

Bordeaux Wine Month Resources

Map

Map of Bordeaux

Climate Change

Climate Change

Essential Bordeaux

Essential Bordeaux

Overview of Wines of Bordeaux

Wines Overview

2023 Vintage

2023 Vintage

CSR

Bordeaux CSR

Agroforestry

Agroforestry

Join the Bordeaux Crew

Join the Bordeaux Crew

Our Terroir

Our Terroir

Grape Varieties

Grape Varieties

Food and Wine Pairings

Food & Wine Pairings

Serving Wine

Serving Wine

Bordeaux Wine Month

Bordeaux Wine Month Video