Travel Blog 1 Symbol：Bordeaux Wine
Few things represent France as vividly as a glass of Bordeaux wine , celebrated for its balance, depth, and heritage. I chose this symbol because I have always loved wine tasting—especially exploring Bordeaux’s vineyards, where each bottle tells the story of its soil, climate, and craftsmanship. In France, wine is more than a drink; it is a shared language of culture. Photo © Javarman, via CommonGrape (used under permission) The story of Bordeaux wine explains how it became a powerful national symbol. Vineyards were first cultivated by the Romans, but it was during the 12th century, under the marriage of Eleanor of Aquitaine to the English crown, that Bordeaux’s wines began flowing across Europe. Bordeaux and the Wine Triangular Trade Source： janeanson inside bordeaux This trade made the region prosperous and established wine as a mark of French refinement. Later, the 1855 Classification ranked the best châteaux, turning names like Margaux and Lafite into global icons of ...
