French wine growers in the Bordeaux region abandoned tradition and reformulated their wines to adapt to global tastes.

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French wine growers in Bordeaux have been adapting their wines to global tastes by using more international grape varieties, increasing the use of oak, and producing wines with higher alcohol content. This departure from tradition has been driven by market demands and competition from New World wine producers.

French Wine Growers in the Bordeaux Region Abandoned Tradition and Reformulated