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Chateau Pontet-Canet 2010: organic and biodynamic

By on February 13, 2013 in BurdiGala, Chateau Profiles, Tasting Events

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 [...]

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Chateau Gruaud-Larose: wine of kings, king of wines

By on February 8, 2013 in Bordeaux, BurdiGala, Chateau Profiles, Tasting Events

Chateau Gruaud-Larose: wine of kings, king of wines In 1997 Chateau Gruaud-Larose, an 1855 classifed growth with a long history, was repurchased by the Merlaut family. Bearer of a long viticulutural tradition dating to the 18th century, Gruaud- Larose is a Saint-Julien whose particularity is that its 82 hectares of vines are in a single, undivided [...]

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Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou

By on February 7, 2013 in Bordeaux, BurdiGala, Chateau Profiles, Tasting Events

The impressive Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou (Saint-Julien appellation) sits majestically in the center of the estate, majestically watching over its extensive and beautiful vineyards.  Founded in 1720, the 245 hectare estate (100ha planted with vines) has been owned and operated by the Borie family, who resides at the estate, for over 60 years.  Ducru-Beacaillou’s unique name is [...]

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Chateau Palmer and Chateau d’Issan: two of Margaux’s finest

By on February 5, 2013 in Bordeaux, BurdiGala, Chateau Profiles, Tasting Events

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 [...]

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BurdiGala Series: Margaux – a gem of the Medoc

By on February 4, 2013 in Bordeaux, BurdiGala, Chateau Profiles, Tasting Events

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 North of Bordeaux to the Haut Medoc appelation of Margaux. Margaux – a gem of the Medoc Like many of the wine growing areas surrounding Bordeaux, the beginning of viticulture in the appellation [...]

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Clos Fourtet: a father and son’s dream

Clos Fourtet: a father and son’s dream

By on February 1, 2013 in Announcements, Bordeaux, BurdiGala, Chateau Profiles, Tasting Events

Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Clos Fourtet: a father and son’s dream Clos Fourtet: The origins Armed with a love of wine and a stoke of good luck, Phillippe Cuvelier was given the chance to purchase Clos Fourtet in 2001 and he, along with his son Matthieu passionately began making wine. While the Cuvelier Family’s history at [...]

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