Moving to Bordeaux and Learning about Wine
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Moving to Bordeaux means you will enjoy one of the most beautiful places in the world, but you will also get to enjoy some of the best wine.
Almost 90 percent of wine produced in Bordeaux is red, but white, rose and sparkling wines are also produced in this region of the world.
There are over 10,000 producers for Bordeaux wine and over 13,000 grape growers.
This wine-producing region is located in Southwest France near the Atlantic coast.
Bordeaux is perfect for winemaking because of the climate and geography.
The soil is rich with calcium because of the limestone that is the foundation of the region.
The soil is composed of sandy stone, gravel and clay.
The region is abundant with water that irrigates that land and provides an oceanic climate.
Merlot is the Bordeaux’s most planted grape variety while Cabernet Sauvignon is the second-most planted grape variety.
The regions of Bordeaux are usually separated into two parts – the right bank and the left bank.
Cabernet Sauvignon rules the left bank while Merlot and Cabernet Franc rule the right bank.
In addition to the two banks, Brodeaux is also broken up into five main districts which are Medoc, St. Emilion, Pomerol, Graves, and Sauternes.
Medoc is best known for its reds.
Graves produced dry whites and Sauternes produces sweet whites.
Blends
Most of the wine that comes from Bordeaux is made with blends of different grape varieties.
Red Bordeaux is made from a blend of grapes.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Malbec can be used in this particular wine.
When people just refer to Bordeaux wine, they are typically referring to the “Bordeaux Blend.”
This is a top-quality Chateaux blend that is typically made from 70 percent Cabernet Sauvignon, 15 percent Cabernet Franc and 15 percent Merlot.
White Bordeaux is typically made with 80 percent Semillon and 20 percent Sauvignon Blanc.
Semillon was once the most planted grape variety in Bordeaux, but it is still the most common white grape in Bordeaux.
Other varieties of grapes used in White Bordeaux are Colombard, Merlot Bland, Ondenc, Mauzac and Ugni Blanc.
Growing the Grapes
The use of chemicals and fertilizers has greatly declined in recent decades.
These harsh chemicals lowered the quality of the grapes grown in Bordeaux.
Although fertilizers are still used in some vineyards, the fertilizer is usually derived from compost rather than harsh chemicals.
In the more prestigious chateaux, grapes are hand-picked.
This is a monumental task due to the large sizes of the vineyards.
Some chateaux are harvested by machine, which has its advantages.
However, hand-picked grapes are preferred because of the controlled, delicate and selective process.
Winemaking
As mentioned earlier, almost all wines from Bordeaux are blended.
There are a few wine producers who make single-variety wines.
Due to the quality of the wine from Bordeaux, winemaking is a highly controlled process.
Stainless steel vats are used for fermentation, although wooden vats are sometimes used.
Technology has made crushing the grapes cheaper, easier and safer.
However the machines are not as gentle and can affect the quality of the wine.
Some wine producers do not crush the grapes before fermenting, which allows each grape to ferment individually.
Many chateaux use conveyor belts instead of pumps to move the grapes because conveyor belts are gentler.
Aging the wine is an important step.
For more serious wines, six months of in-barrel ageing is required although they can be aged as long as 20 months.
White wines can be an exception.
If you are moving to Bordeaux, take time to visit the different Chateaux to find a wine that pleases your sophisticated palate!
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After the items have been packed and are ready to be shipped overseas, our customers are given updates on the progress of the shipment.
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When your household goods and personal effects are ready for delivery, a team from IntlMOVE will deliver your belongings.
The IntlMOVE delivery team will set up your furniture and carry boxes to the correct rooms, so you can unpack them when you are ready.
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New Home Overseas
First of all, congratulations, you are moving across the world!
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After all of your personal belongings have been shipped overseas, you will be ready to get settled into your new home.
IntlMOVE has the experience you need to safely move your entire household overseas, which can even include your car!
Even if you think you have shipped everything you need overseas, there will likely still be odds and ends that you need to purchase.
IntlMOVE has put together a checklist that will help you make sure you have all the details covered.
- Furnished or Unfurnished
If you are moving into a fully furnished apartment, find out if there are items you will need that are not included.
If you are renting or buying an unfurnished home, be clear about what unfurnished means in your apartment.
There may be hookups for a washer and dryer, but these appliances may not come with the apartment.
In some countries, unfurnished apartments don’t even come with kitchen appliances or cabinets.
Unfurnished can mean completely unfurnished and you might have to purchase items you were not planning on buying.
Check with your landlord or realtor to determine exactly what items stay with the house when you move in.
- Household Goods
You may have left a lot of items behind in your move that you planned on buying upon your arrival in your new country.
Keep a list of these items so you can purchase them all in one shopping trip.
For example, you probably left your shower curtain liner and kitchen sponges behind.
Your electronics most likely will not work in your new country, but this should be researched before you move.
Small items like curling irons and laptops will not be a problem because you can get voltage converters.
Larger items like televisions and refrigerators may not work at all in your new country.
If you cannot bring these items overseas, add them to your moving budget.
- Furniture
IntlMOVE can also ship your furniture overseas.
You have spent years acquiring furniture that you like, so don’t leave these treasures behind!
Determine how much space you will have in your new home before you ship your entire household overseas.
If you are moving into a smaller home, there may not be room for all of your personal belongings.
You might even be moving into a bigger home.
In that case, you will need to purchase more furniture upon your arrival.
Make sure you add these expenses to your budget.
- Utilities, Phone and Internet
When you are renting a new home, you will have to set up electricity, water and gas if these utilities are not already included with the rental.
If you would also like to have a landline and internet, these will also need to be set-up.
Some apartments or homes may already include some of these services, so ask questions.
- Food
When it comes to shipping food overseas, you are better off leaving it back home.
Most countries will not allow you to bring food across the border.
When you first arrive in your new country, you will need to repurchase everything.
The first shopping trip can be expensive because you will need to purchase spices, cooking oil, baking supplies and all the other food that your family eats.
- Cleaning Products
Obviously at some point you will need to clean your house.
Because of their toxic nature, you will have to purchase cleaning products.
Shipping flammable liquids and toxic substances overseas is not allowed.
These items will not clear customs.
Luckily, cleaning products are inexpensive so they can be purchased when you arrive in your new country.
Even if you are moving into a furnished apartment, you will likely need to purchase these items.
- Moving File
Keep track of all of your receipts and moving expenses in one place.
This will come in handy for tax reasons and when you need proof you have already paid for something.