In 2015 Saint Emilion shines brightly
This is the third report in a series on the acclaimed 2015 Bordeaux wines, in which we now move right (bank) to St. Emilion. The
2015 Bordeaux Grand Cru Tasting: Part Two, weather makes the vintage.
Union des Grand Crus 2015 tasting in NYC. Every vintage is an act of nature over which producers—especially Old World—have little control. The 2015 vintage
2015 Bordeaux Grand Cru Tasting: Recalls the pleasure of 1988 and 1995
The Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux is a self-formed association comprised of most chateaus in Bordeaux’s 1855 Classification with the exception of the First
Pairings: Chateau Climens at Gotham Bar & Grill
Today’s post is the second in an occasional series I have about pairing food and wine. A few months ago, I wrote about Fontanafredda Barolo
At Chateau Olivier: What’s hiding under those trees?
courtesy of Chateau Olivier Even when you own a property for centuries, sometimes you don’t know what’s there. In 1886, Alexandre de Bethmann, mayor
Wines You Can Party With
Beaujolais party wines Party-planning pros tell you that one part of the formula for a successful event is to put more people into a room
Connecting Good Value with Bordeaux
Chateau Haut Brion (photo by John Foy) The majestic image of Bordeaux’s grand chateaux with turrets or towers behind black-iron gates, long, gravel driveways, regal doors
Swiss business prowess pays off nicely in St. Emilion
You'll always be pleased when stocking the wine cellar or cooler with an excellent red wine like Chateau Faugeres, St. Emilion, Grand Cru, 2005. After
Bordeaux pours at a bargain price
The best bargain of 2009 might be the wine I enjoyed two weeks ago: Chateau Le Cadarsac, 2005. Wine collectors and connoisseurs know two things
Outer-rim Bordeaux is on the money
In great vintages like 2005, wine from small Bordeaux chateaux like Chateau Lagarosse makes smart buying. Going off the beaten path of the classified chateaux