Bordeaux is the seaport city in southwestern France which gives its name to wines of the surrounding area. The Bordeaux region includes more than twenty smaller, (but still major) wine regions. It is by far the most important wine region of France from an economic of view and, some would say, from a wine quality point of view as well. The best red wines from the area are produced from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot, while the best white varieties are Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle. (Wine/Appellations)