One of the problems of Bordeaux’s tight-knit wine community is that it tends to console itself by remembering that the wine ...

A multi-vintage Chardonnay is not what I expected from a traditional Bordeaux house but it was definitely a pleasant surprise. It was worth ripping out the Merlot for this wine. If You Usually ...

Merlot is the second most widely cultivated ... on the right bank of the Garonne River in Bordeaux, it is vinified there either as the major grape in blends or as a single varietal.

Bordeaux is a region of blending. While Cabernet Sauvignon dominates on the Left Bank, and Merlot and Cabernet Franc are stars of the Right Bank, producers modify their final blends to meet the ...

In July 2024, I visited many châteaux in the Médoc region that are part of the ‘Grands Crus Classés en 1855’. These châteaux ...

Stemming from the small Lalande de Pomerol appellation just to the north of super-prestigious – and super-pricey – Pomerol, this charismatic Bordeaux, made from 100 per cent merlot ...

“While they both have incredible aging potential, Merlot is usually ready to play a bit younger,” she says. Chris Struck, a New York-based beverage educator and sommelier, cites ...

The estate now includes 18 acres under vine, mostly Bordeaux varieties, cabernet sauvignon, merlot, cabernet franc and petit verdot, and a retro-modern winery that resembles a farmhouse on the ...