Interview with Jean Chanfreau, winemaker and co-owner of Chateau Fonréaud, Chateau Lestage in Listrac in Médoc, Bordeaux, and Chateau Caroline (the latter in Moulis), together with his sister Caroline Chanfreau-Philippon. The chateau is one of
Will the financial crisis lead to harder times for the most exclusive wine chateaux in Bordeaux? Some people think so. Jeffrey Davis says to Wine Business International that he has noted a decline in the
Anthony Perrin, owner of Chateau Carbonnieux in Pessac-Léognan / Graves, died in September of lung cancer aged 68. It was his father who bought the property in 1956 and passed it on to Anthony in
The 7 million members of TripAdvisor.com have selected the world’s most popular wine tour destination. On top came Bordeaux, in front of Tuscany, Napa, South Africa and all the others. Bordeaux certainly seems to be
The harvest will be later than usual this year, due to the cool summer. But the ‘ceuillette’ for the white wines has already started. For example, at Chateau Carbonnieux, a winery in Pessac-Léognan / Graves
This is how Chateau Petrus in Pomerol, Bordeaux, looks. By BKWine, https://www.bkwine.com Se all our wine videos on our channel: https://www.youtube.com/bkwine More video: BKWine’s YouTube Channel
A biggish and well-maintained property with 170 ha of vines in the heart of Entre-deux-Mers. Since 1990 it belongs to the négociant CVBG-Dourthe-Kressman and they have put a substantial 4€M of investments into it. They
According to professor Denis Dubordieu at the wine university of Bordeaux there are five main factors that determines the quality of a vintage: 1) a rapid and early flowering; 2) moderate lack of water during
The vine on the Place de la Victoire in Bordeaux was planted sometimes towards the end of the 18th century and it is still standing. Like all other vines it needs pruning and this year
Most wine lovers would probably not hesitate, with a longing in their eyes, to say that Bordeaux Premier Cru refers to the top five chateaux in the 1855 classification: Chx Margaux, Mouton, Haut-Brion, Latour and
Bordeaux recently launched the initiative ”bilan carbone” (~the carbon score sheet), a project to analyse the carbon emissions caused by the Girondin wine production. They already know that 756 million bottles of wine are produced
Lillet is the classic Bordelaise aperitif. It is made from a base of wine with some herbs and spices added – a bit like a vermouth. There is both a red and a white variant,
Philippe Cuvelier, owner of Clos Fourtet in St Emilion, has bought Chateau Poujeaux in Medoc. Poujeaux is one of the ex-Cru Bourgeois wines (before Cru Bourgeois was suspended) and is located in Moulis in Medoc.
Jean-Claude Berrouet, ex-winemaker at Château Petrus in Pomerol, one of Bordeaux’ most expensive wines, writes critically about the primeur releases in Bordeaux. “The Primeurs” are presented each year in March after the vintage to a
The Roumage family has been making wine in St Germain du Puch since the end of the 19th century and now, for the first time, it is a woman, Estelle, who is in charge. She
Since 2002 it is run by the two young sisters Cathy and Sandrine Héraud, sixth generation winemakers in the family who owns this 28 hectare property in northern Médoc. They are both full of enthusiasm
Visit to the Chateau Yon Figeac in Saint Emilion, Bordeaux, France. A brief history of the domaine, view over the vineyard and the chateau; visit to the winery, with some wine making talk, and a
Interview with winemaker Catherine Papon-Nouvel, owner of Clos Saint Julien, Chateau Gaillard and Ch Petit Gravet Aine, all in St Emilion, Bordeaux. Catherine talks about wine making philosophy, what makes a wine what it is
“Vins d’Or de Bordeaux” (Golden Wines from Bordeaux) is a theme under which Bordeaux wants to publicise the sweet wines from the region, and perhaps in particular some of the lesser known appellations. Sweet whites
L’Institut des Sciences de la Vigne et du Vin (ISVV) is the French name for the new research centre that is being constructed in the Bordeaux area. It will bring together research activities that has
The first edition of “Bordeaux et ses Vin” (Bordeaux and its wines) was published in 1850. It is an extensive collection of (almost) all the properties in Bordeaux. It is often called ”Cocks & Feret”
Château La Pointe, a Pomerol property with 25 ha, has been sold for an estimated 32-35 million euro to the insurance company Generali. They already own Ch La France in the region. Chateau Carignan has
So it is forbidden to use the classification Cru Bourgeois. What to do? Why not create a “label” that could be called “Label Cru Bourgeois”? Then it wont be a classification but simply a label.
Many more primeur prices have now (finally) been ”released”. Hardly any bargains for the wine lover. Here are some examples (R = release price from the winery per bottle; C = estimated merchant price in
The Bordeaux Atlas and Encyclopaedia of Châteaux Hubrecht Duijker och Michael Broadbent Foulkes Publishers/Uitgeverij Het Spectrum B.V. An extensive tome, more like an encyclopaedia than a regular book, and here you will find most (if
Hubert Perrodo has just bought Chateau Marquis d’Alesme Becker for an estimated €25-30 million. Perrodo already owns Ch Labégorce and Ch Labégorce Zédé. The deal includes everything except the main chateau building that remains in
Fun (?) to take a look at what prices the Bordeaux Primeurs reach in shops, where you and I can buy them (and get delivery in two years’ time). Some of the dearest: Pomerol: Château
Château Lafite was the first of the Premier Grand Cru Classé chateaux in Bordeaux to present the price for its 2005 primeur – a vintage that has been highly acclaimed critically (and with high expectations
This period of the year is traditionally full of news about the “primeur” tastings of the latest vintage in Bordeaux. You will find links to some of the most interesting commentaries in the Brief. I
Last December Laurent Vialette opened this wonderful little restaurant in the centre of the old town in Bordeaux in a place where there used to be a Michelin-starred restaurant called Le Plaisir d’Auson. Laurent worked
Interview with Jean Chanfreau, winemaker and co-owner of Chateau Fonréaud, Chateau Lestage in Listrac in Médoc, Bordeaux, and Chateau Caroline (the latter in Moulis), together
Will the financial crisis lead to harder times for the most exclusive wine chateaux in Bordeaux? Some people think so. Jeffrey Davis says to Wine
Anthony Perrin, owner of Chateau Carbonnieux in Pessac-Léognan / Graves, died in September of lung cancer aged 68. It was his father who bought the
The 7 million members of TripAdvisor.com have selected the world’s most popular wine tour destination. On top came Bordeaux, in front of Tuscany, Napa, South
The harvest will be later than usual this year, due to the cool summer. But the ‘ceuillette’ for the white wines has already started. For
This is how Chateau Petrus in Pomerol, Bordeaux, looks. By BKWine, https://www.bkwine.com Se all our wine videos on our channel: https://www.youtube.com/bkwine More video: BKWine’s YouTube
A biggish and well-maintained property with 170 ha of vines in the heart of Entre-deux-Mers. Since 1990 it belongs to the négociant CVBG-Dourthe-Kressman and they
According to professor Denis Dubordieu at the wine university of Bordeaux there are five main factors that determines the quality of a vintage: 1) a
The vine on the Place de la Victoire in Bordeaux was planted sometimes towards the end of the 18th century and it is still standing.
Most wine lovers would probably not hesitate, with a longing in their eyes, to say that Bordeaux Premier Cru refers to the top five chateaux
Bordeaux recently launched the initiative ”bilan carbone” (~the carbon score sheet), a project to analyse the carbon emissions caused by the Girondin wine production. They
Lillet is the classic Bordelaise aperitif. It is made from a base of wine with some herbs and spices added – a bit like a
Philippe Cuvelier, owner of Clos Fourtet in St Emilion, has bought Chateau Poujeaux in Medoc. Poujeaux is one of the ex-Cru Bourgeois wines (before Cru
Jean-Claude Berrouet, ex-winemaker at Château Petrus in Pomerol, one of Bordeaux’ most expensive wines, writes critically about the primeur releases in Bordeaux. “The Primeurs” are
The Roumage family has been making wine in St Germain du Puch since the end of the 19th century and now, for the first time,
Since 2002 it is run by the two young sisters Cathy and Sandrine Héraud, sixth generation winemakers in the family who owns this 28 hectare
Visit to the Chateau Yon Figeac in Saint Emilion, Bordeaux, France. A brief history of the domaine, view over the vineyard and the chateau; visit
Interview with winemaker Catherine Papon-Nouvel, owner of Clos Saint Julien, Chateau Gaillard and Ch Petit Gravet Aine, all in St Emilion, Bordeaux. Catherine talks about
“Vins d’Or de Bordeaux” (Golden Wines from Bordeaux) is a theme under which Bordeaux wants to publicise the sweet wines from the region, and perhaps
L’Institut des Sciences de la Vigne et du Vin (ISVV) is the French name for the new research centre that is being constructed in the
The first edition of “Bordeaux et ses Vin” (Bordeaux and its wines) was published in 1850. It is an extensive collection of (almost) all the
Château La Pointe, a Pomerol property with 25 ha, has been sold for an estimated 32-35 million euro to the insurance company Generali. They already
So it is forbidden to use the classification Cru Bourgeois. What to do? Why not create a “label” that could be called “Label Cru Bourgeois”?
Many more primeur prices have now (finally) been ”released”. Hardly any bargains for the wine lover. Here are some examples (R = release price from
The Bordeaux Atlas and Encyclopaedia of Châteaux Hubrecht Duijker och Michael Broadbent Foulkes Publishers/Uitgeverij Het Spectrum B.V. An extensive tome, more like an encyclopaedia than
Hubert Perrodo has just bought Chateau Marquis d’Alesme Becker for an estimated €25-30 million. Perrodo already owns Ch Labégorce and Ch Labégorce Zédé. The deal
Fun (?) to take a look at what prices the Bordeaux Primeurs reach in shops, where you and I can buy them (and get delivery
Château Lafite was the first of the Premier Grand Cru Classé chateaux in Bordeaux to present the price for its 2005 primeur – a vintage
This period of the year is traditionally full of news about the “primeur” tastings of the latest vintage in Bordeaux. You will find links to
Last December Laurent Vialette opened this wonderful little restaurant in the centre of the old town in Bordeaux in a place where there used to
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