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Blaye (French: [blaj] ) is a wine region in Bordeaux, centred on the town of Blaye, producing both red and white wine, plus a small amount of rosé and
Blaye_(wine)
Subprefecture and commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Blaye (French: [blaj] ; Occitan: Blaia pronounced [ˈblajɔ]) is a commune and subprefecture in the Gironde department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern
Blaye
Wine growing areas in France
planting for sparkling wines and Ugni blanc for cognac. Blaye AOC Blaye-Côtes-de-Bordeaux AOC (formerly Premières-côtes-de-Blaye AOC), a sub-appellation
Bordeaux_wine_regions
French novelty marathon
800 volunteers. A similar event is the Marathon des premières côtes de Blaye. The circuit crosses the vineyards and chateaux of Pauillac, Saint-Julien
Marathon_du_Médoc
Wine produced in the Bordeaux region of France
Bordeaux wine (Occitan: vin de Bordèu; French: vin de Bordeaux) is produced in the Bordeaux region of southwest France, around the city of Bordeaux, on
Bordeaux_wine
Department of France
birthplace of Montesquieu The Gironde estuary seen from the citadel of Blaye Grottoes of Ferrand Château d'Eck Cantons of the Gironde department Communes
Gironde
coteaux de la Loire AOC Muscadet Côtes de Grand-Lieu AOC Premières Côtes de Blaye AOC Sainte-Foy-Bordeaux AOC Saumur AOC Touraine AOC Bordeaux AOC Cabernet
List_of_vins_de_primeur
Wine variety
major wine regions of Bordeaux, its presence in Bordeaux has dwindled; the only significant plantings are in the regions of the Côtes-de-Bourg, Blaye and
Malbec
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France. It is in the Blaye wine region of Bordeaux, with the Château Mercier and Vignobles Briolais vineyards
Saint-Trojan
there were some vines growing in the Entre-Deux-Mers, Saint-Émilion and Blaye, the Médoc during this period was virtually a barren marshland. At the turn
History_of_Bordeaux_wine
The following is a list of French wines that are entitled to use the designation Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) on their label. There are currently
List of Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée wines
List_of_Appellation_d'Origine_Contrôlée_wines
Variety of grape
designated white wines include Bordeaux-Haut-Benauge (maximum harvest yield of 50 hl/ha), Côtes de Bourg (but not the Côtes de Blaye) and Entre-Deux-Mers
Merlot_blanc
1453 battle that ended the Hundred Years' War
that of the surrounding towns: Saint-Émilion, Libourne, Fronsac, Bourg, Blaye. Bordeaux thus finds itself surrounded. On August 13, 1453, the King of
Siege_of_Bordeaux_(1453)
Largest estuary in Western Europe
Fort Médoc on the left bank of the estuary and the ancient citadelle of Blaye on the right bank, defended the estuary and Bordeaux. During the French
Gironde_estuary
Wine classification
2007 vintage. The ban applied to all wines, also extending to those wineries in Sauternes, Côtes-de-Bourg and Blaye who used the term. The Alliance des
Cru_Bourgeois
Winery in the Bordeaux region of France
in the Haut-Médoc appellation of the Bordeaux wine region of France, in the commune of Macau. The wine produced here was the final estate to be classified
Château_Cantemerle
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
of the country of Libournais (the area around Libourne), in a region of wine hills, Saint-Émilion is a medieval city located at the crossroads of Bordeaux
Saint-Émilion
Town in Tulcea, Romania
Maurice Samuel (1895–1972), novelist and translator Măcin is twinned with: Blaye "2021 Romanian census". National Institute of Statistics. 1 December 2021
Măcin
Variety of grape
France and at its peak production it was grown as far north as the Côtes-de-Blaye region and as far south as the foothills of the Pyrenees. In the early 19th
Ondenc
Battle during the Hundred Years' War (1345)
Bayonne Bordeaux Blaye Bergerac Libourne Langon Périgueux La Réole Aiguillon Angouleme Auberoche The Battle of Auberoche was fought on 21 October 1345
Battle_of_Auberoche
English captured the towns of Macau (31 October), Bourg (1 November) and Blaye. The fleet then sailed up the Garonne to Bordeaux, however was unable to
Gascon_campaign_(1294–1303)
Prefecture and commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
world capital of wine: many châteaux and vineyards stand on the hillsides of the Gironde, and the city is home to the world's main wine fair, Vinexpo. Bordeaux
Bordeaux
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
and Bordeaux. The town gives its name to a wine making appellation, Barsac AOC, that produces sweet white wines. The town and its vineyards are separated
Barsac,_Gironde
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
southwestern France. It is also a wine region within the Graves portion of Bordeaux that produces sweet white dessert wines, named "Sauternes" after the commune
Sauternes,_Gironde
Battle during the Hundred Years' War
to assemble a day's march from Bordeaux; the strongly fortified town of Blaye was situated on the north bank of the Gironde only 25 miles (40 km) downstream
Battle_of_Bergerac
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
châteaux" or road "D2" which runs through the centre of the prestigious wine appellations. It stretches from Blanquefort in the South (close to Bordeaux)
Pauillac
1960 film
businessman and lives a monotonous existence in the small commune town of Blaye. After indirectly witnessing a murder in a café, she returns to the scene
Seven_Days..._Seven_Nights
1653 naval battle
French warships belonging to the Duke of Vendome's army in the channel of Blaye and captured or destroyed most of it. Shortly after a landing was made by
Battle_of_Bordeaux_(1653)
French politician and media owner (1844–1919)
Segonzac, a Bordeaux wine estate ravaged by phylloxera and almost abandoned, from the Viscount of Saint-Aulaire, then mayor of Blaye. He undertook major
Jean_Dupuy_(politician)
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Lalande-de-Pomerol produces similar wines which are shorter-lived and less expensive. French wine Bordeaux wine Plan Bordeaux Communes of the Gironde
Pomerol
Spain. Anglo-Spanish War and Succession of Henry IV of France Battle of Blaye 18 April The Spanish navy defeats England and French royalists. Long Turkish
List_of_battles_1301–1600
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
region in southwestern France. The town gave its name to the Fronsac AOC wine. The commune is situated in the Fronsadais [fr] and is bordered on the south
Fronsac,_Gironde
French noble and military commander
Navarre. Saint-Mégrin found an ally in the seigneur de Lanssac, governor of Blaye, who afforded his troops entry despite the prohibition of the Parlement
Paul_de_Stuer
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
is located in the Graves area of the Bordeaux county, known for its red wine (Pessac-Léognan appellation): Château Haut-Bailly Domaine de Chevalier Château
Léognan
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
retention can be of use in vintages of low rainfall. French wine Bordeaux Wine Bordeaux wine regions Communes of the Gironde department "Répertoire national
Saint-Estèphe,_Gironde
French physician
neuropsychiatrist who first described narcolepsy. Gélineau was born in Blaye, Gironde, and had a varied life. As a young student at the Rochefort Navy
Jean-Baptiste-Édouard Gélineau
Jean-Baptiste-Édouard_Gélineau
Topics referred to by the same term
Saint-Aubin-d'Aubigné, in the Ille-et-Vilaine département Saint-Aubin-de-Blaye, in the Gironde département Saint-Aubin-de-Bonneval, in the Orne département
Saint-Aubin
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
heart of the easternmost wine growing commune within the Bordeaux appellation. Univitis which is the largest group of wine producers in Bordeaux and
Les_Lèves-et-Thoumeyragues
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, the Gironde département, the arrondissement of Blaye and the canton of Le Nord-Gironde. Before 2006, it was part of the arrondissement
Cubzac-les-Ponts
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France. It is part of the Côtes de Bourg wine region. Bourg originated as a fortified villa built by the Roman prefect
Bourg,_Gironde
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
production facility of the Monnaie de Paris. It is also in the Pessac-Léognan wine region. Pessac is located in the south of the Bordeaux metro area and is
Pessac
16th Century French soldier and governor
undertook an expedition to Malta. In 1570 he was established as governor of Blaye, an important fortress town on the Gironde. With various other grandees
Guy_de_Saint-Gelais
Frigate of the Royal Navy
return from this expedition, Harris organized the siege of the fortress at Blaye. Rear Admiral Penrose then had Belle Poule sail up the Gironde, "in advance
HMS_Belle_Poule_(1806)
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
appellations of the great wine-growing regions of the Médoc. In a region where a mere 20 metres (70 ft) can be the difference between a great wine and an average
Listrac-Médoc
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
major wine growing appellations of the Médoc. The 9 km2 (3.5 sq mi) of vineyards around the villages of St-Julien and Beychevelle produce wine of relative
Saint-Julien-Beychevelle
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France. Bommes is located in the Sauternes wine appellation of Bordeaux. Communes of the Gironde department "Répertoire national
Bommes
Commune in Île-de-France, France
healed a sick person and built the church. The Church of Saint-Romain-de-Blaye, current and several times revised, dates from the 13th century. There was
Sèvres
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
commune in the Gironde department. It is located in the famous Bordeaux wine region in Nouvelle-Aquitaine (southwestern France). Podensac is located within
Podensac
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France. Fargues is located in the Sauternes wine appellation of Bordeaux. Communes of the Gironde department "Répertoire national
Fargues,_Gironde
local tax privileges. April 18 – Anglo-Spanish War: The Naval Battle of Blaye in the Gironde estuary sees a Spanish victory over the blockading English
1593_in_France
Subprefecture and commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
southwestern France. It is a sub-prefecture of the department. It is the wine-making capital of northern Gironde and lies near Saint-Émilion and Pomerol
Libourne
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France, that produces red wine. Communes of the Gironde department "Répertoire national des élus: les maires"
Lalande-de-Pomerol
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
classed growth of the Medoc and other famous red and white wines of the Gironde". The Wine and Spirit Trade Record. 1920. p. 206. Des villages de Cassini
Gradignan
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
15th century. The town was known for its wine trade and port, where ships left and carried caskets of wine to the United Kingdom and the Netherlands
Sainte-Foy-la-Grande
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France. Preignac is located in the Sauternes wine appellation of Bordeaux. Preignac station has rail connections to Langon
Preignac
Member of the Parliament of England
Normandy. The French afterwards moved south and by 12 June had captured Blaye, Bourg and Bordeaux, ending Hull's tenure as constable of the latter. Hull
Edward_Hull_(knight)
from Blaye to Tallemont. As the British boats approached them, the French flotilla ran on shore under the cover of about 200 troops from Blaye who lined
HMS_Porcupine_(1807)
Commune in Occitania, France
department in southern France. Cunac marks the most easterly part of the Gaillac wine region. Communes of the Tarn department "Répertoire national des élus: les
Cunac
First phase of the Hundred Years' War
December 1338, Gascony was invaded by the French, who took Saint-Macaire and Blaye. The Englishman charged with the defense of Gascony was the seneschal of
Hundred_Years'_War,_1337–1360
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
France. It was founded in the eleventh century. Illats is part of the Graves wine-growing region. The Chateau Hillot winery is located here. Communes of the
Illats
British naval voyage 1586–1588
reaching Arica, Cavendish on 23 April 1587 came across a barque loaded with wine, and captured the vessel. It was renamed George given the proximity date
Thomas Cavendish's circumnavigation
Thomas_Cavendish's_circumnavigation
Sedimentary basin in France
by alveolinid- and nummulite-bearing limestones increased, northward to Blaye and Saint-Palais and eastward into the Agenais. The Subpyrenean Basin deepened
Aquitaine_Basin
Military campaign during the Hundred Years' War
to assemble a day's march from Bordeaux; the strongly fortified town of Blaye was situated on the north bank of the Gironde 25 miles (40 km) downstream
Gascon_campaign_of_1345
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Gironde department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France. It is a wine-producing area. Communes of the Gironde department "Répertoire national des
Beychac-et-Caillau
1587 English naval attacks by Francis Drake
sherry that had been waiting to be loaded for ships to South America. The wine that Drake brought back to England increased the esteem and thirst for the
Singeing the King of Spain's Beard
Singeing_the_King_of_Spain's_Beard
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
nineteenth century. Communes of the Gironde department Montagne-Saint-Émilion, a wine appellation situated in Montagne "Répertoire national des élus: les maires"
Montagne,_Gironde
King of Sardinia from 1831 to 1849
fled, but was soon arrested in Nantes and imprisoned in the Citadel of Blaye, near Bordeaux. Charles Albert displayed similar conservativism in internal
Charles_Albert_of_Sardinia
1572 siege
damages and taxes for the siege, King Charles IX accepted 2000 litres of wine as compensation, taken from the caves of Sancerre.[citation needed] The siege
Siege_of_Sancerre
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
17th-century Grottoes of Ferrand are located in the commune, on the grounds of the wine-producing Château de Ferrand. Communes of the Gironde department "Répertoire
Saint-Hippolyte,_Gironde
Commune in Occitania, France
market town and is the commercial centre of the north-west of Tarn. The local wine of Gaillac, first made almost two thousand years ago, is of two official
Gaillac
Indies. More success followed with captures of ships with cargos of sugar, wine, and ivory, and a French ship carrying some gold. With disease starting to
Newfoundland expedition (1585)
Newfoundland_expedition_(1585)
disarmed and the ship pillaged and its provisions which included 146 butts of wine, 176 jars of various oils and meal shared amongst the five vessels. They
1601 East India Company Voyage
1601_East_India_Company_Voyage
English privateer attacks against the Spanish Main
embarking, a Spanish frigate was captured with jars of copper for trade in wine at Puerto Rico. Another two more Spanish frigates were captured as they sailed
Newport's_1592_expedition
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
sweet dessert wines under the Cadillac AOC designation. Cadillac-sur-Garonne is the home of the imposing Château des Ducs d'Épernon. French wine Communes of
Cadillac-sur-Garonne
with fourteen hundred chests of quicksilver (mercury), a hundred tons of wine and an immense haul of papal bulls. Also captured were at least 500 iron
Battle_of_the_Barbary_Coast
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
restaurant. Built around 1880, the Chateau du Bois Fleuri was owned by a wine merchant named Mr. Jouin. This monument of a neo-Gothic castle is inspired
Lormont
1563 armistice in the French Wars of Religion
University Press. ISBN 978-0521547505. Holt, Mack (2020). The Politics of Wine in Early Modern France. Cambridge University Press. ISBN 978-1108456814.
Edict_of_Amboise
English fleet sent against Spain in 1589
Norris took the lower town, inflicted 500 casualties and plundered the wine cellars and fisheries there, and Drake destroyed the galleon Regazona, the
English_Armada
Part of the Anglo-Spanish War
on La Caleta and ordered a line of entrenchments laced with sand-filled wine barrels to be built, to protect the city behind him which was virtually defenceless
Battle of Cartagena de Indias (1586)
Battle_of_Cartagena_de_Indias_(1586)
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Other sites of historical significance in the town include the House of Wine and Art (15th century), the hospital chapel (18th century), Briet's Hotel
La_Réole
Siege during Eighty Years' War and the Anglo–Spanish Wars
Spanish failed to stop the ships entering. The relief included cows, sheep, wine, bread, and other foodstuffs enough to supply one of the largest cities in
Siege_of_Ostend
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Bordeaux on the Garonne river. The commune is in the middle of the Bordeaux wine appellation AOC Premieres Cotes de Bordeaux. Many of the villagers own or
Capian
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
(fry of eel caught in the Gironde, speciality of Mortagne-sur-Gironde and Blaye), oysters from Marennes-Oléron, sardines of Royan, thyeusses de gueurnouilles
Arvert
Commune in Occitania, France
at the end of a terrace overlooking the River Tarn. The locality produces wine with the appellation Gaillac AOC. The name of the settlement is derived from
Montans
carracks just offshore. These were laden with olive oil and 30 tuns of Madeira wine, besides woollen cloth, silk, and taffeta. On August 14 the fleet put in
Azores_Voyage_of_1589
Spanish raid on Cornwall
the Spanish galleys; 400 houses were destroyed and three ships "laden with wine and other goods" were sunk. Godolphin attempted to rally his men but they
Raid_on_Mount's_Bay
Naval operation performed by English privateers in Cuba
captured. Newport found in the prize bullion, money, hides, precious stones, wine, and other valuables. Newport sent the prize home and the fleet proceeded
Blockade_of_Western_Cuba
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
historically consisted of agricultural and fishing. The region has an established wine industry, and oyster farms. Tourism has become a larger part of the economy
Lanton,_Gironde
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
connect with Blanquefort in 2013. Blanquefort, which is located in a famous wine-producing area, has a notable educational institution for viticulture. The
Blanquefort,_Gironde
16th Century French royal bastard and diplomat
request that Pardaillan restore Blaye to the king's obedience. This was refused and Lanssac despaired in seeing Blaye restored to royal authority by means
Louis_de_Saint-Gelais
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
museum of wine and vineyard art and artefacts. The only heir of the castle, Darko Moulis, lives in Croatia.[citation needed] French wine Bordeaux wine Plan
Moulis-en-Médoc
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
of Béguey's famous sons is Jean-Louis Vignes, pioneer of the California wine industry. Communes of the Gironde department "Répertoire national des élus:
Béguey
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
part of religious and housing buildings, as of the several châteaux in the wine business. The woods and small valleys are still enough in the countryside
Naujan-et-Postiac
Anglo-Spanish military event in 1585
to Drake which was accompanied by boat-loads of supplies - bread, oil and wine - a gift from the people of Galicia. Drake then sent a message and offered
Francis Drake's descent on Vigo
Francis_Drake's_descent_on_Vigo
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
located Novioregum on the main road leading from Saintes to Bordeaux via Blaye, 15 leuga from Saintes (about 35 km) and 12 leuga from Tamnum, a city probably
Barzan,_Charente-Maritime
Commune in Occitania, France
the A68 motorway, halfway between Toulouse and Albi, within the Gaillac wine region and next to the Tarn river. Historically speaking, it is also located
Lisle-sur-Tarn
English military and exploratory expedition
ship was captured its cargo too being emptied – 20 hogsheads of Spanish wine. Raleigh arrived in the Caribbean in late March but had lost contact with
Raleigh's El Dorado expedition
Raleigh's_El_Dorado_expedition
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
(fry of eel caught in the Gironde, speciality of Mortagne-sur-Gironde and Blaye), oysters from Marennes-Oléron, sardines of Royan, thyeusses de gueurnouilles
Étaules,_Charente-Maritime
Subprefecture and commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
southeast of Bordeaux on the left bank of the Garonne river. It lies within the wine-growing region of the Graves near the border with the forest of the Landes
Langon,_Gironde
French religious civil war
the hope of receiving payment. Bar-sur-Aube was sacked, the château of Blaye destroyed, and the monastery of Bracancourt torched, alongside general depredations
First French War of Religion (1562–1563)
First_French_War_of_Religion_(1562–1563)
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