The New Claret

Claret is a centuries old term for French red Bordeaux used by England. A Bordeaux is a blend that contains some of the following: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Petit Verdot. France wants to market a new style of Bordeaux to go with changing tastes in wine. OMG ice cubes in wine! image from Epicurious Bordeaux has changed with the times before, and is changing again with…