French tasting term
How to pronounce Bordeaux Blanc
Bordeaux Blanc is pronounced bor-DOH BLAHN. The main stress falls on BLAHN.
bor-DOH BLAHN
What is Bordeaux Blanc?
White wine from the Bordeaux region of France, typically a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon. Dry Bordeaux Blanc ranges from crisp, aromatic styles dominated by Sauvignon Blanc to richer, oak-aged versions with more Sémillon, offering citrus, herbal, and sometimes waxy character.
The name means “White Bordeaux” in French.
Tips for saying it
Often heard as bor-DOH BLAHNK.
The final c of blanc is silent, so end on the nasal vowel: bor-DOH BLAHN.
Often heard as bor-DOH BLAN.
In blanc, an is a nasal vowel with no real n sound, air flowing through the nose: bor-DOH BLAHN.
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