It is always interesting to see what critics may write of the Bordeaux vintages, if only to remark on the disparity of their opinions. To save one looking up across each site there are a few services which conglomerate the scores of critics. Continue reading ‘Bordeaux wine scores: 2007 and before’
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Following the general assembly held on April the 10th at Château
d’Yquem, the Sauternes and Barsac Crus Classés are happy to announce the nomination of their new President.
Continue reading ‘Bérénice Lurton succeeds Nancy de Bournazel at the Presidency of the Sauternes and Barsac Crus Classés.’
After new Chinese owners in the Entre Deux Mers, a family from the north has set up in Moulis in the Médoc.
Philippe Cuvelier (formerly of Papeteries Guilbert) has crossed to the other side of the Garonne river to begin a new venture in the famous Médoc vineyard, purchasing one of the flagship estates of the appellation, Château Poujeaux.
Continue reading ‘Château Poujeaux: a new owner’
A new site has just been launched. It is available in French and English.
The site includes information, latest news and photographs.
Continue reading ‘New internet site: Les Crus Classés de Graves’
On the evening of Friday, September 7th, 2007, Aulden Cellars-Sotheby’s will feature a single-owner sale, The Cellar of Thomas O. Ryder. The sale is comprised of 487 lots, which includes 5,477 bottles — with a focus on Bordeaux, Rhône and California, featuring the best wines from the best years. Once publisher of Food & Wine magazine where he founded the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen — which celebrated its 25th anniversary this year — Ryder’s passion for both food and wine extends to his ownership interest in a number of esteemed restaurants, including Danny Meyer’s Tabla and Eleven Madison Park in New York. Ryder, who has enjoyed a long and distinguished career in the publishing industry, was previously Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Reader’s Digest Association, Inc. A Louisiana native, Ryder plans to donate a portion of the proceeds from the sale, which is expected to bring $1/1.5 million*, to Louisiana-based charitable organizations and schools.
JuiceBox Wine Company’s 2005 FreeRange Red Bordeaux has been selected as one of the best affordable Bordeaux wines in 2007. The 2005 FreeRange Red Bordeaux was selected in a blind tasting by an independent jury of recognized experts from among hundreds of Bordeaux wines selling for the equivalent of $8 to $25 per bottle. JuiceBox’s 2005 Red Bordeaux is a blend of 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc and is packaged in an innovative three liter bag-in- box. The 2005 FreeRange Red Bordeaux has been added to the 2007 list of “Today’s Bordeaux: 100 Classic, Contemporary, Affordable Wines.”
Continue reading ‘FreeRange Red Bordeaux selected as one of Bordeaux’s Best Affordable Wines in 2007′
French Wine Brand Supports the Cinematic Arts and International Film Community
New York, N.Y.
Mouton Cadet, the world’s leading Bordeaux AOC wine, has been named the official wine sponsor of the Tribeca Film Festival. Taking place April 25 through May 6 in Lower Manhattan, the Tribeca Film Festival has quickly become the fastest growing film festival in North America, featuring over 250 films from more than 40 countries and attracting nearly half a million attendees in 2006.
Continue reading ‘Mouton Cadet named official wine sponsor of Tribeca Film Festival’
Index to this issue:
Bordeaux less than $50 including James Suckling’s Top-Scoring Bordeaux values.
Tasting Report: 2004 Bordeaux.
Tasting Report: California Rhônes.
Tasting Report: Profile of Four Vines- a Paso Robles label.
Travel: A guide to Miami Beach hotels and restaurants.
Northern Rhône tastings of 2005/2006
Fighting over Foie Gras. Investigation into this food and the animal rights perspective.
Upfront: Investment pressures in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Kentucky to allow direct shipments. Woine and health (heart attacks and hypertension).
Dining Out: San Francisco
Tastes: black pepper, cheese knives and milk chocolate.
TCA: the trouble with taint
Inside Wine: Grape clones
Collecting: Top 10 charity auctions; 1995 Bordeaux vs 1996.
Wine Talk: chef Daniel Boulud.
Top scoring wine: Colgin Syrah Napa Valley IX Estate.
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