Did you know the British call red Bordeaux wines claret? In this episode, Certified Sommelier and DipWSET Billy Galanko shares the fascinating history behind the term claret and the unique bond between Great Britain and Bordeaux wines. 🍷
From the historic marriage of Eleanor of Aquitaine and Henry II to Bordeaux’s dominance in the English market, this video explores how Bordeaux became Britain’s favorite wine region. Learn how the term claret originated from Bordeaux’s lighter-colored wines in the Middle Ages and why it became a symbol of British culture. Discover the lasting connection that made Bordeaux wines a cornerstone of the British wine trade and why the term claret remains synonymous with red Bordeaux to this day.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Claret and Bordeaux
00:32 Historical Beginnings: Eleanor of Aquitaine and Henry II
00:57 Bordeaux’s Dominance in the British Market
01:34 The Origin of the Term ‘Claret’
01:54 Claret: A Symbol of British Culture
02:15 The Enduring Bond Between Bordeaux and Britain
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