Bordeaux Blanc: Back to the Future
By Marla Norman|2023-03-14T18:56:08+00:00March 2nd, 2023|Categories: Uncategorized|0 Comments
As incomprehensible as it might seem, a century ago more white grapes than red grapes were planted in Bordeaux. “These included the sweet whites of Sauternes and Barsac as well as the ocean of dry Read More ⟶
Troplong Mondot’s Cognac Man: A Conversation with Aymeric de Gironde
Aymeric de Gironde had just recently completed his fifth harvest as CEO of Château Troplong Mondot, when we sat down to chat with him. “Yes! It’s been fantastic here,” he confirmed. “And I think I Read More ⟶
2022: A View from the Road
We love to say "France is our 2nd home." This year, after driving 8,216 miles over 76 days to 19 different cities (several multiple times) across La France -- we proved we REALLY mean it. Read More ⟶
And then there were two…
Now that the dust has settled a bit, we’re ready to take a look at the recent (incredibly controversial) Saint-Émilion classification. Merely keeping track of which châteaux were in and which were out became almost Read More ⟶
Bruno Borie & Ducru-Beaucaillou: Bordeaux Rockstars
On a recent visit to Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, we ran into the estate’s owner, Bruno-Eugène Borie, walking through his vineyards. We chatted a bit about the recent vintage. Borie confirmed that the famous Ducru Günzian gravel Read More ⟶
Chêne Bleu: Vineyard Sanctuary
Driving through the southern Rhône valley and Châteauneuf-du-Pape, we pass ancient rows of thick twisted vines — stubbornly beautiful survivors. Just outside Gigondas, the road begins to climb as we head to Chêne Bleu (Blue Oak). Read More ⟶
Perfection in 100-Point Wines
Even in a world filled with hyperbole and constant "amazement" a 100-point wine rating is a monumental achievement. The fact that a renowned critic, whose credibility is on the line, would award a perfect rating does Read More ⟶