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Is Bordeaux Wine Gluten-Free?

A bottle and glass of merlot.Yes, Bordeaux wine is naturally gluten-free. 

What is Bordeaux?

Bordeaux is a red wine that hails from Bordeaux, a region in the southwest of France. The vast majority of these wines are made with merlot, cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc. The remaining wines are sweet white wines, dry whites, and rosé and sparkling wines.

The Romans introduced wine into Bordeaux around the 1st century. This region has successful wine production as a result of its excellent environment—the region is founded on limestone, allowing for high levels of calcium in the soil. Moreover, the region is at the center of the Dordogne and Garonne rivers, which flow into the Gironde estuary.

Bordeaux red wines have aromas of black currant, plums, and earthiness. Its dry whites have tastes of grapefruit, citrus and gooseberry.

Additives and Cross-Contact

Wine is naturally gluten-free, but wines with extra flavorings or additives may not be gluten-free. If you have celiac disease, stick to pure, undiluted wines. For more information on wine production, visit the main page Is Wine Gluten-Free?

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