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[email protected] - www.ugcb.net ISSN : 2116-5491 ISBN : 978-2-35156-215-4 13th EDITION 15 € Union des grands crus de Bordeaux Great Bordeaux: constant evolution Olivier Bernard President of the Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux Going back several hundred years, the In addition, the next thirty vintages will long history of our estates has helped us undoubtedly be marked by a degree to reflect the infinite complexity of our of precision winemaking never before terroirs, generation after generation. attained in our vineyards and cellars, giving an added dimension. Today’s great wines are as different from those of the 1980s as the latter were from The one hundred thirty three châteaux their counterparts of the 1950s. And one belonging to the Union des Grands could make similar comparisons going Crus are all passionate about the unique back much further... personality of their wines. They are thus delighted to discuss and share this convivial time with you. I wish you an excellent tasting. BORDEAUX, THE WINE CAPITAL Alain Juppé Mayor of Bordeaux President of Bordeaux Métropole Bordeaux welcomed some 6 million French and foreign visitors in 2016, 56% of whom enjoyed a wine-related activity. These record figures illustrate how attractive the city has become. Among Bordeaux’s many advantages, two have especially contributed to the city’s growth and fame: its location on the Garonne River and its fine wine. Major urban development programmes have changed the face of the city and put its citizens back in touch with the river.