The name “Entre-Deux-Mers” literally means “between two seas,” which is probably due to the fact that the ebb and flow of the Atlantic Ocean can still be seen far upstream in these rivers. With around 6,000 hectares of vineyards, it is one of the largest wine regions in Bordeaux and therefore accounts for almost half of all Bordeaux wines. Although most of these wines are red, the name Entre-Deux-Mers stands for white wine. This is because the Appellation only applies to white wines.