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January 21, 2026

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January 5, 2024

In what wine region are lamprey (large, fatty, eel-like fish) a specialty often served with red wine? The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

A. The Ningxia region of China

B. The Patagonia region of Chile

C. The Ligurian region of Italy

D. The Bordeaux region of France

In Bordeaux, France, eel-like lamprey are an unassuming local specialty. These slithering, scaleless fish are caught from nearby rivers; they mostly live in coastal or fresh bodies of water. Lamprey can be 5 inches to as much as 3 feet in length and are often deglazed in red wine and baked into casseroles. Lamprey à la Bordelaise consists of lamprey, cured ham, red Bordeaux wine, fresh herbs, garlic, leeks, and other vegetables blended into a thick stew. Just the ticket for a First Growth?

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