Château Cheval Blanc: History and Portfolio Château Cheval Blanc begins as part of the old Figeac estate, but its modern history starts in 1832, when Jean-Jacques Ducasse bought the core of the property and began assembling the land that would shape the estate thereafter. Over the next two decades he enlarged it with parcels from … Read more
Replanting after the freeze helped establish the distribution of the two varieties found in modern Bordeaux.
Those differences begin with climate and vineyard soils.
Every winemaker we spoke to was overwhelmingly optimistic about the 2025 vintage.
More and more people are realizing the benefits of holding on to some of their wines.
In 2019, Kurt put together a flight of 2005 Bordeaux from the Haut Medoc and St. Julien regions. His 2020 presentation was a continuation of that theme, this time featuring wines from Margaux, Paulliac and Pomerol
Our intrepid wine reviewer Sam Hauck aka the Wine Teacher walks us through the flight of wines he recently tasted. 2011 Chateau Cantelauze Jean-Noel Boidron Pomerol, France $NA (gift) Garnet red with medium-deep intensity. The nose is appealing with cherry, earth, dust, sweet spice, eucalyptus and smoky aromas. Good body with smooth ripe tannins. Pleasing … Read more