Claret (Tremp)

Claret (Tremp) is a term predominantly used in British English to refer to red wine, specifically Bordeaux red wine. While the term "claret" originally denoted a pale red wine, its meaning has evolved over centuries to generally describe the dry, medium-bodied to full-bodied red wines produced in the Bordeaux region of France. These wines are typically blends of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec grapes.

The term "Claret" does not define a specific type of wine in the Bordeaux region itself. Rather, it is a marketing term used largely in the UK and to a lesser extent in other Commonwealth countries. French producers of Bordeaux wine generally refer to their wines by their appellation of origin (e.g., Médoc, Saint-Émilion, Graves).

The use of the term "claret" is seen by some as a tradition, while others consider it outdated and potentially confusing, given that it doesn't accurately reflect the diverse range of red wines produced in Bordeaux today. However, it remains a widely recognized term in the British wine market. The term is also sometimes applied loosely to other red wines with similar characteristics to Bordeaux blends, regardless of origin.