2009 Bordeaux Harvest in Margaux. Pontallier of Chateau Margaux called it “Dream Like”
The 2009 Bordeaux harvest in Margaux proved to be one of the best and longest harvests in decades! In fact, Chateau Margaux employed over 300 pickers, taking over five weeks to complete their longest harvest in history. Chateau Brane Cantenac owner Henri Lurton stated, “2009 shares similarities with 1989, although in 1989 the vines suffered more stress. [...]
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2009 Bordeaux Wine Harvest. The Pomerol Report with Producer Comments
The producers in Pomerol were thrilled with the unexpected September rains. Pomerol, with its unique clay soils and heavy merlot plantings, is usually the first major Bordeaux appellation to harvest. By early September, some Pomerol wine makers were worried about 2009 because of the lack of moisture in the soils. That changed for the better September [...]
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Bordeaux wine maker, chateau owner, Thierry Manoncourt of Figeac, St. Emilion passed away
Thierry Manoncourt passed away Friday, August 27 at his beloved Chateau Figeac, located in St. Emilion Bordeaux. One of the last of the old guard, he was only a few days shy of his 93rd birthday. Born in the Paris, he began managing Chateau Figeac in 1946. The property had been in his family [...]
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Does drinking Bordeaux wine make you smarter? Another healthy benefit from red Bordeaux!
According to an article published in WebMD, August 18, drinking wine might not make you smarter, but it can result in the decline of thinking skills. Researchers in Norway studied the drinking habits of 5,033 men and women over a seven-year period, including some teetotalers. And they report that wine drinkers scored better than [...]
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Natalie MacLean “A Delicate Balance”, The Key To The Art Of Wine & Food Pairing”
“The two most difficult wines to pair with food are also the two most popular: chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon”.
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Chateau Grand Puy Lacoste Pauillac Bordeaux
Grand Puy Lacoste sells well in Asia. In part, this has to do with the name Lacoste. It’s called the alligator wine, due to the name being the same as the famous sportsware designer with the crocodile logo.
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2009 Bordeaux Barrel Tasting Notes
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2009 Bordeaux Harvest in Margaux. Pontallier of Chateau Margaux called it “Dream Like”
The 2009 Bordeaux harvest in Margaux proved to be one of the best and longest harvests in decades! In fact, Chateau Margaux employed over 300 pickers, taking over five weeks to complete their longest harvest in history. Chateau Brane Cantenac owner Henri Lurton stated, “2009 shares similarities with 1989, although in 1989 the vines suffered more stress. [...]
2009 Bordeaux Wine Harvest. The Pomerol Report with Producer Comments
The producers in Pomerol were thrilled with the unexpected September rains. Pomerol, with its unique clay soils and heavy merlot plantings, is usually the first major Bordeaux appellation to harvest. By early September, some Pomerol wine makers were worried about 2009 because of the lack of moisture in the soils. That changed for the better September [...]
Bordeaux wine maker, chateau owner, Thierry Manoncourt of Figeac, St. Emilion passed away
Thierry Manoncourt passed away Friday, August 27 at his beloved Chateau Figeac, located in St. Emilion Bordeaux. One of the last of the old guard, he was only a few days shy of his 93rd birthday. Born in the Paris, he began managing Chateau Figeac in 1946. The property had been in his family [...]
Does drinking Bordeaux wine make you smarter? Another healthy benefit from red Bordeaux!
According to an article published in WebMD, August 18, drinking wine might not make you smarter, but it can result in the decline of thinking skills. Researchers in Norway studied the drinking habits of 5,033 men and women over a seven-year period, including some teetotalers. And they report that wine drinkers scored better than [...]
Natalie MacLean “A Delicate Balance”, The Key To The Art Of Wine & Food Pairing”
“The two most difficult wines to pair with food are also the two most popular: chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon”.
Bordeaux wine and more. 7 Blind men taste La Turque, Chateau Margaux, Lafleur, Pavie
Blind Tasting is always a fun and humbling experience, especially when it’s with 7 Blind Men! You never know what to expect, which always keeps it interesting. The group met at Campanile. Mark Peel put together more than enough food to keep us busy while Jay Perrin handled the wine service. 95 Taittinger Comtes [...]
Tasting 1998 Chateauneuf du Pape, or getting wasted with Jerry Hey
WASTED offers several different and interesting meanings. When combined with wine, the term takes on a new connotation, especially when Jerry Hey and his gang of “Wasted” members are involved. I was under the impression the name was an acronym for Wine Advocates for Serious Tasting Eating and Decadence or debauchery. Was I wrong? Jerry [...]
Bordeaux wine from the 80′s-20′s blind tasted with 7 Blind Men
7 Blind Men is a group I founded several years ago. We remain devoted to tasting wines blind. The group meets 9 times a year, with each member taking turns hosting. If Dirty Harry was a member he would have said, “I know what you’re thinking. With all this excitement, how does a group with [...]
Blonde, Brunette or both?
Faced with having to pick between a blonde or brunette, I did the only sane thing a normal person would do. I spent the night with both! Why not? Each has their own unique, special qualities. And to truly appreciate the individual characteristics, spending the night with each was the only way to go. [...]
Persian Mulberries offers decadence in summer dining pleasures
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While the majority of this site is dedicated to wine, The Wine Cellar Insider does not think we can live on wine alone. We like eating too. My favorite season for eating is summer. The plethora of fresh products from the local farmers market’s makes sure every visit is part adventure and part treasure hunt. For [...]
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