Located in southwest France, the Bordeaux region is the largest wine-growing area in France. The best wines are typically produced near the Gironde river because the soil is made up of gravel, sandy stone and clay, making it ideal for grape growing. Red Bordeaux wine is generally produced from a blend of several grapes: cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, merlot, petit Verdot, and malbec. Our Bordeaux candle is the perfect marriage of obsession for travel and exploration. Before Burning: Trim the candle wick to ¼ inch. By shortening the wick, you allow it to burn more slowly. During Burning: Allow the entire surface to liquefy before extinguishing. The first time you burn your candle will always take longer than subsequent occasions. After Burning: After blowing out the candle, re-center the wick to its original vertical position before the wax completely solidifies.