The best vintages of Bordeaux red wines

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All over the world, leading oenologists and connoisseurs of fine wines agree on the undeniable reputation of Bordeaux red wines. The diversity of the years in which these great wines have been produced, and the quest for the most prestigious wines, means that lovers of fine wines are always interested in the best vintages. After a brief but self-explanatory overview of what a vintage is, you'll be able to identify the greatest vintages of Bordeaux red wines. Over 1000 wines and 60 vintages from... Read more

How to enjoy a Château d'Yquem wine?

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Do I have to be a connoisseur to appreciate a great Château d'Yquem wine? Château d'Yquem is the elite of the Sauternes appellation, the golden wine of the French vineyard. It is the only 1er Cru Supérieur in Sauternes, classified in 1855. And yet, this liquid jewel can be appreciated by anyone who enjoys wine tasting. This great château produces a wine that is subtle and balanced, fresh and elegant. Any great critic... Read more

All about Châteaux Guiraud

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 Chateau Guiraud, the origins of a great château In the past, Chateau Guiraud was known as the "Maison Noble du Bayle". Its name comes from Pierre Guiraud, a Bordeaux merchant who bought the estate in 1776. In the 1855 classification, it is listed as a Sauternes premier cru classé. The Bernard family, then the Maxwell family following a marriage, acquired the estate from 1861 until 1932. These were Guiraud's golden years. Indeed, Chateau Guiraud benefited from... Read more

The best vintages of Château Angelus

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Premier grand cru classé A - AOC Saint-Emilion Located in Saint-Émilion, Gironde, Château Angélus is owned by the de Boüard de Laforest family. It was awarded the status of 1er grand cru classé A in the 2012 Saint-Emilion classification (AOC). The estate covers 39 hectares. It delivers its gustatory qualities in its youth, while retaining a real aptitude for ageing. Read more

The best vintages of Château Léoville Las Cases

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Introducing Château Léoville Las Cases Château Léoville Las Cases is owned by the Delon family and is one of the oldest vineyards in the Médoc. The Grands Vins de Léoville Las Cases come from the exceptional terroirs of the former Domaine de Léoville. Most of these terroirs are located in the Clos Léoville Las Cases, just outside the Bourg de Saint-Julien, in the direction of Pauillac. The quality of these terroirs and the hard work of the Delon family consistently produce... Read more

5 things you need to know about Château Haut-Marbuzet

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If for you, Chateau Haut-Marbuzet only evokes the idea of a mythical building, then there's still a lot you need to know. The next few lines will guide you towards more detailed and explicit information about this appellation. After a brief history of the estate, you'll discover the qualities of its terroir. Next, a few details about the production of the estate's wines will be covered, before getting to know the basis of these wines' personality. Finally, you'll be introduced to... Read more