Did you know ?Great winesTips Saint-Emilion ranking – Grands Crus classés by SoDivin 8 September 2017 The Saint-Emilion wine classification is relatively recent since its first edition dates from 1955. It was established at the request of the Saint-Emilion wine-producing union. This classification applies only to … Continue Reading 8 September 2017 0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
DomainesGreat wines Immersion at Château Gilette by Lou Heriche 23 November 2023 23 November 2023 Château Gilette is a small Sauternes cru, but legendary for its old vintages. What is the unusual history of this estate? The Médeville family has owned Château Gilette since the… 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
VintagesUncategorized The 1954 vintage, a contrasting vintage by Julie Berteloot 9 November 2023 9 November 2023 Bordeaux 1954, a vintage too quickly forgotten The 1954 vintage is a rather forgotten Bordeaux vintage, located between two great vintages, 1953 and 1955. It is not as poorly regarded… 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Terroirs Richebourg appellation by Lou Heriche 26 October 2023 26 October 2023 The Richebourg appellation, located in the village of Vosne-Romanée in Burgundy, is small in size but big in elegance. It is recognized as one of the first great names in red Burgundy. Richebourg wines are rich and full-bodied, with silky tannins and an often long, persistent finish. Leading Richebourg producers include Domaine de la Romanée Conti, Domaine Leroy, Domaine Anne Gros … 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
UncategorizedVintages Vintage 1974, a disappointing vintage by Lou Heriche 12 October 2023 12 October 2023 Bordeaux 1974, when the rain ruins everything After a rather ordinary spring, the month of May started with heavy rains, followed by frost which hit parts of the Médoc on… 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Did you know ?Domaines Who is Lalou Bize Leroy? by Lou Heriche 28 September 2023 28 September 2023 Lalou Bize Leroy, an influential and innovative winemaker, has been a fervent advocate of biodynamic viticulture since 1988. Owner of the prestigious Domaine Leroy in Burgundy, she is renowned for her hard work, exacting standards and avant-garde vision. Her wines, among the most expensive and sought-after, fully reflect the terroir and are renowned for their complexity and great concentration. Lalou Bize Leroy is also known for her prestige tastings, where she shares the “treasures” of her estate with experts from around the world. 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Vintages Is 1994 a good vintage? by Lou Heriche 14 September 2023 14 September 2023 The 1994 vintage was of average quality throughout the French vineyards, even if it was better than the three previous vintages. 1994 was not an exceptional vintage, but some regions… 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
DomainesGreat wines Clos Saint Jean and the mysteries of Cuvée Deus Ex-Machina by Lou Heriche 31 August 2023 31 August 2023 What does “deus ex machina” mean? Used in theater, this expression signifies the intervention of a god, a supernatural being brought down to the stage by means of a machine.… 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Did you know ? The different sizes of wine bottle by Lou Heriche 3 August 2023 3 August 2023 Why does a standard bottle of wine contain 75cl? Now the standard, this bottle format was created in the 18th century (then regulated by law in 1866) to standardize trade… 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Vintages Our review of the 2004 vintage by Lou Heriche 20 July 2023 20 July 2023 Are you looking for a 2004 wine for a tasting, to celebrate a birthday or to build up your cellar of old wines? Discover our full review of the 2004… 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Vintages Full review of the 2003 vintage by Lou Heriche 13 July 2023 13 July 2023 Are you looking for a 2003 wine for a tasting, to celebrate a birthday or to build up your old wine cellar? Discover our full review of the 2003 vintage… 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
