What do you think of when you think of Australian wines? Probably the deep, concentrated Shiraz, but Australia is more than that! There’s a revolution going on with lots of experimentation. Remember that Australia is not just one big hot country, it’s a various array of different climate, soils and regions. You could get surprised…
Just at the southern doorstep of Bordeaux stands a very special place, filled with history, elegance and a sense of place. Château Haut-Bailly is proudly standing on the slight hill of the Graves region in Pessac-Léognan, more Léognan than Pessac. It is one of the most historic and ancient estate. Grapes were cultivated as far…
Château Malescot Saint-Exupery is located in the very center of Margaux, while the vineyards now consist of five separate parcels in the commune of Margaux. Easy to find and impressive, right at the corner of the street, it is a third growth but is kind of a good kept secret. The wines don’t thrive in…
So you though whites couldn’t age, think again. I was very privileged to be invited to this one in a lifetime tasting of Dopff & Irion, Chateau de Riquewihr, Les Murailles various old vintages as well as their more current products. In a very kind and appreciated wave of kindness and generosity, the estate and…
What’s that behind those big wooden doors in the very centre of Bordeaux? Well, it’s an amazing secret garden of peace, a wine bar, a luxurious hotel and an intimate lounge just for you. The Boutique Hotel is a restored 18th-century town house with stylish rooms named after famous Bordeaux castles but also a wine…
Saint-Émilion is mostly known for its fantastic wines but there’s a structure within the region that is very good to know. The community of municipalities of the great Saint- Émilion brings together a total of 22 villages. In the middle of which stands the historic medieval city. Saint-Émilion has been listed as World Heritage by…
The beautiful Château of Troplong-Mondot was the property of Abbe Raymond de Seze, its creator. The estate was originally part of one sizeable domaine which included the vineyards of Château Pavie amongst others. In 1850, Raymond Troplong became the owner of this Right Bank estate. Following in the custom of the time, the new owner,…
Ever wonder what it feels like to live the castellan life? Well you can, and it’s amazing. This XVth century castle that has been owned by famous families such as Lagarde and Despujol over the years has been bought in 2014 by Bernard Caronne. He initiated serious renovations and gave a complete white card to…
Crédit Photo: Château Angélus Only a small kilometer away from the historic, charming village of Saint-Émilion stands Château Angélus. The vineyard of Château Angélus is situated in a natural amphitheatre overlooked by the three Saint-Émilion churches which you even cross on your way there. The name of this famous estate comes from the angelus, a…
Château d’Yquem is the only estate that I know, that is always, invariably, inevitably and without fail considered as the best of its kind, on another level. It may appear surreal that its superiority makes such agreement, but when you get on site it makes just so much sense. Château d’Yquem has about 100 hectares…