© Pierre Le Hong I had the chance to talk with Pierre leHong, Cartographer, graphic designer, specialist of vineyard maps. You’ve probably seen them before, otherwise it’s happening here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3dnq0GBM2gCwTldDLD0jwg or here: https://www.facebook.com/PierreLeHongInfographie/ Ultimately, what Mr. LeHong has managed to do is present an infinitely complex element, the terroir in a visually stimulating way. It…
Conductor, violinist and now restaurateur extraordinaire, Joji Hattori has brought something new to the gastronomic scene. Have you heard of Japanese-Austrian fusion? In the heart of culture city, a few little steps away from the iconic opera & other innumerable palaces stand this polished multi-leveled, multi-faceted establishment. The dark and refined décor invites the honorable…
There are these kind of estates that hide a story so rich that it is impossible to tell it all. When every aspect of an estate is bound by a multitude of historical and geographical links. When every aspect of the terroir makes sense in the precise and distinct location, this is the ideal profile…
As the number one sold Champagne in France, third in the world, no wonder you know exactly what I’m talking about. The iconic blue labeled champagne that you’ve probably tried at least once before. What you may not know is that this champagne house is the ultimate cooperative success story. Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte, or should…
Upcoming wine regions are all the rage now, but it’s hard to follow. It seems like yesterday when New York was the next big thing, now its quality is praised everywhere in the world. There’s just so much to discover and development in wine regions can really spur out of anywhere. When it comes to…
Often called the master of tempranillo and closely related to the upbringing of Ribera del Duero, Alejandro Fernandez went against the usual in the 1970s and planted grapes instead of beets. At that time, we were not even close to thinking the region would ever get a DO. It was not until 10 years after…
“Le plus grand plaisir d’un vigneron, c’est de partager. “  –  “The biggest pleasure of a winemaker, is sharing. “ Château Larose-Trintaudon had the pleasure to announce the imminent arrival of the 2015 vintage of Larose-Trintaudon in Quebec. 2015 was characterized by two parameters, mostly. First, it’s the most aromatic vintage of the decade. It…
Remember back in 2008, when Monsieur Dominique Demarville took on the rôle of Cellar Master at our beloved Veuve Clicquot? Well, his very first vintage of La Grande Dame prestige Cuvée is about to be released and it’s surprising to say the least! La Grande dame 2008 is to be considered as a new face…
I’ve recently overheard a discussion. My mistake if this lacked politeness but I couldn’t help it. These people were complaining about the prices & availability of wines here in Quebec. One of them was saying that he once found this one Spanish wine he likes in Ontario for a few bucks less like it was…
The late Jean-Pierre Moueix was credited with building the reputation of the Right Bank wines of Bordeaux, Libourne is closely linked to this name and to the still flourishing entreprise. As this hallmark for quality wines and their status as both owners and negociant, it can get confusing to understand the story behind each of…