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Our blog about wine from Bordeaux and beyond, the Bordeaux region, its history, cuisine and culture.

At Olala, we love nothing more than sharing our passion for wine, Bordeaux, South-West France and the local culture, cuisine and history. This blog is a collection of articles about wine, the art of wine tasting, vineyard tours, wine châteaux, the Bordeaux region and more. We discuss the appellations of Saint-Emilion, Médoc, Margaux, Saint-Julien, Pessac-Léognan, Graves and Sauternes, but also cover wines from other regions of the world. Expect an upbeat, light-hearted read.
Author : Leire

What is “Bordeaux Red Blend”?

This term seems to have been birthed by the British wine merchants in the 19th century, which refers both, to wines made from blending and to the grape varieties combination itself. Far from being an officially defined or legal term, it is almost never used for wine labeling purposes.Bordeaux blending is an art that developed […]

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Author : Margot

I tasted the 2026 “en-Primeur” Bordeaux wines

The “second wine,” or “second label,” has been considered the younger sibling of the first wine, commonly referred to as the “Grand Vin”: same philosophy, same estate, more accessible, same signature, but with greater flexibility and a more approachable style.

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Author : Xavier

“Second Wines”: the other Bordeaux’s Grands Vins

The “second wine,” or “second label,” has been considered the younger sibling of the first wine, commonly referred to as the “Grand Vin”: same philosophy, same estate, more accessible, same signature, but with greater flexibility and a more approachable style.

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Author : Vincent

A wine tasting workshop for the blind and visually impaired: mission accomplished!

How does a personalized wine tasting workshop for a group of blind and visually impaired individuals work? How did we adapt the tasting session to their visual disability? Read about our session with Unadev.

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Author : Vincent

Exploring Bordeaux’s vineyards by bike from Libourne to Saint-Emilion

We set off on a bike ride among the vines, from Bordeaux to Libourne and Saint-Emilion – 40 km of Bordeaux’s most prestigious châteaux.

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Author : Vincent

In search of Malbec in Argentina: wine tasting in Mendoza

Vincent travelled to Argentina to visit the vineyards of Mendoza, where he tasted Argentinian wines of the Malbec grape variety from the best wineries in Mendoza. He recounts his trip.

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Author : Margot

The Hundred Years’ War and the history of Bordeaux wine

Olala Bordeaux retells the story of the Hundred Years’ War from the perspective of its châteaux and Grands Crus Classés. Time for a lesson in the history of Bordeaux wine!

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About Olala Bordeaux

Olala Bordeaux is a travel agency based in the center of Bordeaux, France, dedicated to wine, tourism and wine tourism.
We are a highly coordinated team with a personal touch and more than 15 years of experience. Our goal is to provide authentic, memorable wine vacation experiences that put a friendly, fun shine on your trip to Bordeaux.
You’ll receive a warm welcome from us at our tasting room at 2ter rue Mably in Bordeaux before you set off on your tour or tasting session.

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