Martinique is the only island in the Caribbean which can produce AOC Rhum Agricole – rums pressed from 100% sugar cane (never molasses) and subject to rigorous standards of production. Rums distilled from cane are prized for the clarity of their flavors and greater complexity – rums made for both mixing and sipping, these can [...]
Hortense’s Picks for June: Mas de Cadenet Blanc and Vallana Spanna
Mas de Cadenet Blanc & Vallana Spanna
Jay’s Picks for June: Chateau Richard Cuvée Naturel and Firriato Chiaramonte
Chateau Richard Cuvée Naturel and Firriato Chiaramonte
Bryan’s Picks for June: Le Vigne Di Zamo Pinot Grigio and Chateau Musar Hochar Pere & Fils
Le Vigne Di Zamo Pinot Grigio and Chateau Musar Hochar Pere & Fils
William’s Picks for June: COS Frappato and Domaine Jacques Puffeney Arbois Savagnin
COS Frappato and Domaine Jacques Puffeney Arbois Savagnin
What is sparkling wine?
Simply put, a “sparkling” wine is a wine with bubbles. However, “bubbles” just scratches the surface as the world of sparkling wines is large and diverse, with a dazzling array of wines produced all over the globe, each with their own unique personality. Sparkling wines range from very dry, to sweet and from a delicate [...]
Selbach-Oster German wine tasting: Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett, Zeltinger Schlossberg Riesling Spatlese Trocken,Reisling Spatlese
Selbach-Oster German wine tasting: Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett, Zeltinger Schlossberg Riesling Spatlese Trocken,Reisling Spatlese. Join us, Thursday, May 23, as we welcome Hannah Selbach from Weingut Selbach Oster for a tasting of outstanding Mosel Rieslings between 5:00 and 8:00 pm. “Johannes Selbach . . . is on fire. His wines are top flight and yet [...]
Brooklyn Winery: Urban Wine Producer
Brooklyn Winery: Urban Wine Producer While a spirit of “Why not?” and restless creativity may have led them to begin planting a “vineyard” on their rooftop, the fruit for the wines produced at Brooklyn Winery by winemaker Conor McCormack and his team isn’t grown within the Five Boroughs. Partially through Conor’s experience on the winemaking [...]
Bordeaux Futures 2012 releases: Chateau d’Issan and Chateau Beychevelle
Bordeaux Futures 2012 releases: Chateau d’Issan and Chateau Beychevelle Today, two historic Medoc chateaux, Chateau d’Issan and Chateau Beychevelle released their Bordeaux futures 2012 prices. Chateau d’Issan – Margaux – price decrease of 13% from 2011 “For the table of Kings and the altar of Gods”, is the motto of the historic Chateau d’Issan. This [...]
Bordeaux Futures 2012: Gloria, Branaire-Ducru, Fieuzal and Faugères
Bordeaux Futures 2012: Chateau Gloria, Chateau Branaire-Ducru, Chateau Fieuzal and Chateau Faugères The Bordeaux Futures 2012 campaign accellerates with new releases this week from the appellations of Saint-Julien, Pessac-Leognan and Saint-Emilion. Chateau Gloria – Saint-Julien Chateau Gloria is the creation of one man, Henri Martin, who with passion created a 50 hectare vineyard over the [...]
Bordeaux Futures 2012: Leoville Barton and Pichon Comtesse de Lalande
Bordeaux Futures 2012 New Releases Leoville Barton and Pichon-Lalande Leoville Barton of Saint-Julien and the two Pichon estates from Pauillac have released their Bordeaux Futures 2012 prices. After a slow first week of May due to a few French National Holidays, the Bordeaux Futures 2012 campaign is back in full swing, continuing with three historic [...]
Bordeaux En primeurs 2012 wines by Robert Parker
Check the report on the Bordeaux En Primeurs 2012 by Robert Parker with his notes (highly expected) and 5 of his tasting notes. Appellations My tastings clearly revealed the overall success of the Merlot crop, with the most successful appellation being Pomerol, followed closely by Pessac-Léognan, which in some cases had begun their harvest before [...]
William’s Picks for May: Brooklyn Winery Riesling and Neiss Spatburgunder Vogelsang
Brooklyn Winery Riesling and Neiss Spatburgunder Vogelsang
Bryan’s Picks for May: Domaine Massiac Viognier and Ransom Jigsaw Pinot Noir
Domaine Massiac Viognier and Ransom Jigsaw Pinot Noir
Hortense’s Picks for May: De Forville Barbaresco and Te Awa Sauvignon Blanc
De Forville Barbaresco and Te Awa Sauvignon Blanc
Bordeaux Futures 2012: Troplong Mondot, Cos Labory, Giscours and Fombrauge
Bordeaux Futures 2012 Releases for Monday, April 29th: Chateau Troplong Mondot, CHateau Giscours, Chateau Cos Labory, Chateau Fombrauge As the 2012 Bordeaux Futures campaign rolls into its third week, a slew of chateaux have released their prices, trailing Robert Parker releasing his 2012 scores. Parker praised the Right Bank vintage and Saint Emilion estates Chateau [...]
Jay’s Picks for May: Buccia Nera Guarniente Chianti and Loca Linda Torrontes
Buccia Nera Guarniente Chianti and Loca Linda Torrontes
Bordeaux Futures: Pape Clement 2012 Red and White
Bordeaux Futures 2012: Pape Clement 2012 Rouge and Blanc Today, the Bordeaux Futures releases have started off big with Chateau Pape Clement in Pessac-Leognan releasing its prices for Pape Clement 2012 Rouge and Pape Clement 2012 Blanc. Chateau Pape Clement Chateau Pape Clement is the crown jewel in the collection of Bernard Magrez. The “tireless [...]
Bordeaux Futures: Chateau Petit-Village and Le Clementin
Bordeaux Futures releases: Chateau Petit-Village 2012 and Le Clementin de Pape Clement 2012 As week three of the 2012 Bordeaux Futures campaign begins, Chateau Petit-Village and Le Clementin de Pape Clement released their 2012 prices. Chateau Petit-Village 2012 – Pomerol Located on a single 10.5 hectare triangular plot, Chateau Petit-Village is located on the highest [...]
Futures Release: Chateau Phelan Segur 2012 and Chateau Talbot 2012
Chateau Phelan Segur 2012 and Chateau Talbot 2012 prices were released this morning. Futures 2012 continue, and this Friday morning Chateau Phelan Segur 2012 and Chateau Talbot 2012 prices were released. A slew of releases are expected this afternoon or on Monday as critic Robert Parker is expected to publish his 2012 scores imminently. Chateau [...]
Bordeaux Futures 2012: Thursday April 25th
Bordeau Futures 2012 Releases: Chateau Palmer, Chateau Haut-Marbuzet, Chateau Canon, Chateau Meyney and Chateau Taillefer Bordeaux Futures 2012 are well underway, and today several chateaux released their prices, including First Growth Chateau Margaux. Chateau Margaux 2012 released their price at 35% lower than in 2012. Other realeases include Chateau Palmer Chateau Haut-Marbuzet, Chateau Canon, Chateau Meyney and [...]
Futures Releases: Sauternes and Barsac 2012
Discover the lastest releases of Sauternes and Barsac 2012. The region just south of the city of Bordeaux produces some of the worlds most beautiful sweet wines. While vintage conditions were not ideal, there are many Sauternes and Barsac 2012 that are stunning. Chateau Doisy-Védrines 2012 – Sauternes Chateau Doisy-Vedrines takes its name of the [...]
Futures Release: Chateau Margaux 2012, Pavillon Rouge 2012 and Pavillon Blanc 2012
Chateau Margaux 2012 and Pavillon Rouge 2012 Bordeaux Futures 2012 are well underway, and today the iconic Chateau Margaux released its 2012 prices. Chateau Margaux 2012 was released at 35% lower than in 2012 and the Chateau also released Pavillon Rouge du Margaux 2012 and Pavillon Blanc, also at lower prices than last year. Chateau Margaux [...]
2012 Pauillac Futures Releases: Chateau Clerc-Milon and Chateau d’Armailhac
2012 Pauillac Futures Chateau Clerc-Milon 2012 and Chateau d’Armailhac 2012 In continuation of the first releases of futures last week, punctuated by that of Chateau Lafite-Rothschild and the releases of yesterday, two more Chateau from the Medoc appellations have released their prices. 2012 Pauillac Futures promise to be great and exciting wines. Chateau Clerc-Milon 2012 - [...]
2012 Bordeaux Futures: Tuesday April 23rd Re-Cap
Chateaux la Fleur de Boüard 2012, Alter Ego de Palmer 2012, Prieuré-Lichine 2012 and la Tour Carnet 2012 have released their 2012 Bordeaux Futures offers. In continuation of the first week of futures releases, punctuated by Chateau Lafite Rothschild, here are the new releases of the day, all continuing in the trend of more attractive [...]
Futures 2012: Monday April 22 Re-Cap
Chateaux Lafite-Rothschild 2012, Duhart-Milon 2012, Sociando-Mallet 2012 and L’Evangile released the prices for their 2012 Futures today. Continuing in the trend of the first chateaux to release, prices are once again falling for Futures 2012. The Star of Pauillac : Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2012 – prices decreased by 21% from 2011 A great wine from a great [...]
Futures Interview: Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2012
Futures: Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2012 exclusive interview with Charles Chevallier, Technical Director of Domaines Barons de Rothschild. Appellation Pauillac: Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2012 and its second wine, Carruades de Lafite 2012. Steeped in history Chateau Lafite Rothschild is one of the most iconic wine properties in the world. Lafite Rothschild is a name that signifies to many the beauty, power, elegance [...]
Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2012 prices released
Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2012 – 21% decrease from 2011! Iconic Pauillac Frist Growth Chateau Lafite Rothschild released its 2012 prices today, with a 21% decrease in price from their 2011 vintage! Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2012 has been released at $489 per bottle (ex. negociant, not including tax) or $2,934 for a case of 6 bottles. The [...]
Bordeaux Futures: exceptional releases for 2012
Bordeaux Futures: exceptional releases for 2012 Chateau Mouton-Rothschild 2012, Lynch-Bages 2012 Rauzan-Segla 2012 all released their Futures prices today! The Bordeaux Futures season is off to an exciting start with several top chateaux releases, all with prices that are down for the 2012 vintage. Chateau Mouton Rothschild: 2012 a huge drop -33%! For Chateau Mouton Rothschild, [...]
Congratulating World’s Best Sommelier Paolo Basso with Chateau Peyrabon
World’s Best Sommelier Paolo Basso with Chateau Peyrabon 2010 The Best Sommelier in the World Swiss-Italian Sommelier Paolo Basso, posing here with a Jeroboam of Chateau Peyrabon 2010, was named The Best Sommelier of the World last month after competing against 53 other world-renown sommeliers at the 14th annual competition held by Association de la Sommelerie [...]
Three Great Second Growths from 2009
Leoville Poyferre, Montrose and Rauzan-Gassies: great 2009 Second Growths Everyone can agree that 2009 was an incredible year in Bordeaux, and Chateau Leoville Poyferre 2009, Chateau Montrose 2009, Chateau Rauzan-Gassies 2009 are all stellar examples of stunning Second Growth wines from the acclaimed vintage. Called “the vintage of the century” by many critics, it produced powerfully opulent [...]
Parker’s 2010 Pomerol Favorites
Pomerol 2010 – Parker’s Favorites The 2010 Pomerol vintage was outstanding. World renown wine critic Robert Parker was particularly impressed by two estates: Chateau Vieux Chateau Certan and Chateau Gazin—giving each of them higher scores than he originally awarded them in 2011. A blend of 86% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc and 6%, 2010 Vieux Chateau Certan [...]
Right Bank 2010 Parker Favorites
Right Bank 2010 Parker Favorites Robert Parker recently released his new scores for the Bordeaux 2010 vintage after retasting all of the wines this January. In 2010 right bank properties produced unique wines of a stunning quality that captured the heart of the famous wine critic . Pomerol and Saint Emilion chateaux produced deliciously concentrated [...]
Saint Estephe 2010: complex wines with silky tannins
Saint Estephe 2010 The Saint Estephe 2010 vintage was dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, as it reached a perfect ripeness. The appellation’s clay soils allowed for a continued supply of water to the vines during a particularly dry summer, resulting in evenly ripening of the fruit. Its 2010 wines are big and bold. Chateau Montrose 2010 The [...]
Pessac-Leognan 2010: a bold ripeness
Pessac Leognan 2010 Just outside the city of Bordeaux lies the appellation of Pessac-Léognan. In 2010, the area thrived with its red grapes all reaching perfect ripeness and attaining an incredible concentration of flavors thanks to lower yields. Two stars of Pessac-Leognan 2010 are Chateau Haut-Brion and Domaine de Chevalier. Chateau Haut Brion 2010 Dating [...]
Saint Julien 2010: quality across the board
Saint Julien 2010 is renown for the homogenious quality of the appellation. The terroir of Saint Julien shone in 2010 with its estates producing naturally low yields with concentrated, prefectly ripe fruit. Saint Julien 2010 is a quintessential vintage with incredible aging potential. Many, many great wines were produced in 2010, among them were Chateau Lalande-Borie, Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou [...]
Cru Bourgeois 2010: excellent right now
Cru Bourgeois are wines from the 8 appellations of the Médoc in Bordeaux that not included in the famous 1855 Classification but selected based on their high quality. Cru Bourgeois offer excellent wines that, in some cases, rival or surpass many classified growths at excellent prices. A few great Cru Borgeois from the 2010 vintage are Chateau [...]
Pauillac 2010: a remarkable identity
The 2010 vintage climate in Pauillac was defined by dry conditions, an exceptional amount of sunshine, cool nights and rainfall that arrived at just the right time – giving the 2010 vintage a remarkable identity. A splendid sequel to 2009, it is sure to become an outstanding year in the long history of fine Bordeaux [...]
Margaux 2010: ripe fruit and complexity
2010 was a splendid vintage in Margaux with its Cabernet Sauvignons reaching perfect ripeness. Margaux’s gravel soils did not fail to deliver her famous elegance and femininity. The vintage is marked by ripe fruits, complex flavors and great aging potential. Two of our favourite 2010’s from Margaux are the classic Chateau Margaux and also Chateau [...]
Pomerol 2010: elegant and expressive
The terroir of Pomerol allows its dominant variety Merlot, to fully express its scope. It is complemented by Cabernet Franc and Malbec. Pomerol has no official classification, and these small estates produce excellent wines in small quantities that are highly sought after. Its red wines are deep ruby color with a nose that is a [...]
2010 Saint Emilion Grand Crus: magnificent and powerful
While other appellations suffered in the heat of 2010, Saint Emilion endured with is deep clay soils nourishing the vines throughout the summer. The Merlot grapes were particulary concentrated and as a whole the vintage produced tannic wines softened by the precense of fruit. CHATEAU ANGELUS 2010 Expressing an astonishing richness and an exceptional precision, [...]
Burdigala Series: Saint-Estèphe – strong wines, big heart
For our second to last installment in our series dedicated to the producers participating in New York’s first ever Bordeaux tasting and dinner event, BurdiGala, we are traveling to the the Haut Medocian appellation of Saint-Estèphe. Saint-Estèphe - strong wines, big heart Representing 7.5% of the Medoc vineyard, the appellation of Saint-Estèphe is a land of fertile wines but one where the vines [...]
Chateau Lynch-Bages: a classic Pauillac
Dating back to the mid-18th century, Chateau Lynch-Bages is named after its former owners, the Irish Lynch family. The Chateau once more began to produce wines of superior quality after it was purchased in 1938 by Jean-Charles Cazes, a former baker and pioneer winemaker. Located in the Haut-Medoc appellation of Pauillac, Chateau Lynch-Bages is known [...]
5% Discount for 48 Hours on Bordeaux 2010 Wine Spectator’s High Scores
Chateau Pichon Baron 2010 Solidly built, with a roasted edge to the steeped fig, blackberry and black currant flavors, quickly followed by brambly tannins and notes of bay leaf and espresso. Stays dark and tarry through the finish, with superb drive and verve. Best from 2017 through 2030. – JM Chateau Lynch-Bages 2010 Roasted cedar, [...]
Chateau Pontet-Canet 2010: organic and biodynamic
Nestled in the heart of Paulliac, Château Pontet-Canet is one of the few classified growths that is Certified Organic and Biodynamic. In caring for their 81 hectare of vineyards, their ultimate gaol is “respect the vines”. By using organic and biodynamic methods to put this respect into, an incredibly true expression of essence of the [...]
Burdigala Series: Pauillac – powerful, elegant and iconic
For the third installment in our series dedicated to the producers participating in New York’s first ever Bordeaux tasting and dinner event, BurdiGala, we are traveling to the iconic appellation of Pauillac, home to an impressive eighteen classified growths. Paulliac - powerful, elegant and iconic While the presence of viticulture in Pauillac dates to the 13th century, it wasn’t until [...]
Alex’s Picks for February: Mayacamas Vineyards Napa Valley Merlot and Errazuriz Chardonnay Wild Ferment
Vina Errazuriz Chardonnay Wild Ferment 2011 Errazuriz Wild Ferment is the second Chilean wine I’ve chosen for my pick of the month – in France I hadn’t had many wines from Chile, but since I’ve been here I’ve really enjoyed discovering them. The estate has been founded in 1870 by Don Maximiliano Errazuriz.,. Wild Ferment [...]
Hortense’s Pick for February: Schramsberg Vineyards Mirabelle Rose NV
Schramsberg Vineyards Mirabelle Rose NV What will be more appropriate than a pink champagne to celebrate the birth of my baby girl – my first. I am back to work and happy to select that superb sparkling rosé which can be appreciated alongside a simple dinner or on any special occasion like Valentine’s day. As [...]
Chateau Palmer and Chateau d’Issan: two of Margaux’s finest
Chateau Palmer : Aspiring to excellence, sharing common values, and acting on them Chateau Palmer’s 55 hectares of vineyards can be found nestled in the heart of the prestigious Margaux appellation. According to the Chateau, “the place of origin is the vineyard. Everything comes from there: the grandeur of the wine, its noblesse, and its [...]
The Finest Bordeaux Wine Event in New York City: BurdiGala at St. Bartholomew’s Church
BurdiGala invites you to join in the year’s most exceptional Bordeaux Wine Tasting and Gala Dinner, in the famous St. Batholomew’s Church. This exquisite event will allow collectors, aficionados and wine lovers to celebrate a selection of some of Bordeaux’s most legendary wines, as well as a chance to bring along special bottles from their [...]
Bordeaux Futures 2011 Exclusive – Interview with Château Talbot
Millesima goes behind the scenes with Jean-Pierre Marty, General Manager of Chateau Talbot, Fourth Growth from Saint Julien to find out more about his 2011 vintage. For us the aspect most remarkable about this vintage is the merlot grapes from the older vines…which give softness to the blending of Talbot 2011. Robert Parker recently gave [...]
Sud de France Tasting: Domaine L’Ostal Cazes Rosé & Estibals and Chateau Ollieux Capucine
Combining the richness of fruit ripened under the Mediterranean sun and just the right amount of distinctly “Old World” charm, the Languedoc and Roussillon are among the best sources of value wines in the world, but the number of gnarled old vines found throughout the region assures that the region is capable of delivering far [...]
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Free Rhum Tasting: Rhum Clément and Rhum JM Blanc
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Summer-wines Tasting: Aubron Grand Fief de l’Audigere Muscadet, Terre du Sol Le Roujal and Pascale Pibaleau La Perlette
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South African Tasting: Miravel Sauvignon Blanc and Audacia Merlot
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Sud de France Tasting: Domaine L’Ostal Cazes Rosé & Estibals and Chateau Ollieux Capucine
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Hortense’s Picks for June: Mas de Cadenet Blanc and Vallana Spanna
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Sud de France Tasting: Domaine L’Ostal Cazes Rosé & Estibals and Chateau Ollieux Capucine
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South African Tasting: Miravel Sauvignon Blanc and Audacia Merlot
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Summer-wines Tasting: Aubron Grand Fief de l’Audigere Muscadet, Terre du Sol Le Roujal and Pascale Pibaleau La Perlette
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Free Rhum Tasting: Rhum Clément and Rhum JM Blanc
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