Philippe Dhalluin at Chateau Mouton Rothschild has been on a roll since he started with the company in time for the 2004 vintage. For my palate, the 2006 Mouton Rothschild (The first year Philippe was allowed to call all the shots) remains the best Bordeaux wine he’s produced yet. Like all great vintners, regardless
Chateau Angelus in St. Emilion is known for their Bordeaux wine. That is how it should be as they’ve been producing wine for over 300 years! Now, they will also be known for being one of the first Bordeaux wine producers to provide an optimised version of its website for iPad. With the Chateau Angelus iPad App
We do not have many rules. However, all wines are always served double blind in peer groups. We do allow an exception when it comes to white wines. By tradition, (which was probably caused by a lack of white wines in our cellars,) whites do not need to be served in proper peer groups.
With three properties to manage, Juliette Becot has hands full this time of year. Juliette is responsible for the 2010 Beau-Sejour Becot Harvest, La Gomerie Becot and Joanin Becot. Due to its terroir and that the wine is made from 100% merlot, La Gomerie is always the first of her St. Emilion properties to harvest.
Chateau La Clotte, the insiders Bordeaux wine of St. Emilion, will produce a concentrated wine in 2010, according to the owner Nelly Moulierac, who just started their harvest. For the 2010 La Clotte Harvest, the chateau began picking merlot October 15. They are looking to finish with their cabernet franc by the end of October,
This 15-hectare vineyard situated on the clay and limestone plateau features 9 different types of soil. It’s planted 80% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon.