Chateau Bon Pasteur along with 2 other Rolland family owned estates sells to Asian Investor who also owns vineyards in Napa, as he purchased the well-regarded Sloan winery for a record setting price, not that long ago.
The Wine Advocate files suit against Antonio Galloni for “Fraud, Breach of Contractual Obligations and the intentional and unjustifiable withholding of tasting notes and articles.”
Matthieu Cuvelier is reported to have just closed a deal to purchase all three of the popular, St Emilion chateaux from Sophie Fourcade, located next to Clos Fourtet.
Robert Parker 2010 Bordeaux scores are out. 10 wines hit 100 Pts, 8 make it all the way to 99 Pts.
It’s a busy week for Bordeaux. Chateau d’Issan and Chateau Monbousquet sell shares and Robert Parker releases his 2010 Bordeaux ratings!
At their best, 1982 Bordeaux combines sensuous, elegant tannins, richness, concentration, opulent, sensuous and occasional decadent textures with the ability to age and evolve into something special. Clearly 1982 Bordeaux deserves its fame. However, when compared to Bordeaux made today, 1982 Bordeaux falls short in one department, consistency.
2012 Chateau d’Yquem will be declassified for the tenth time since 1900. Only the dry, white wine, “Y” will be produced!