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Pibran

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 [...]

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Lafon-Rochet

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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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Chateau Gruaud Larose

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

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

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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