Biodynamic in Bordeaux: “The Secret is to Work”
In a region dominated by conventional viticulture, here are three small estates that embrace biodynamics
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2015 Château de Marchesseau Lalande-de-Pomerol
Weeknight Right Bank wine
2014 Château Les Charmes-Godard Blanc Francs Côtes de Bordeaux
White fruits, stone fruits, almonds, and rocks
2016 Food and Wine Travel, In Pictures
In 2016 my food and wine travels took me to Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, and the U.S. to meet producers, walk their vineyards, and taste what their land yields.
Château Biac: Pour Vivre Heureux
Youmna and Tony Asseily are breathing new life into an historic Bordeaux vineyard.
Where The Lyre Grows
A lyre trellis allows more air, more sun, and more ripeness in Bordeaux’s damp climate
2012 Château Brethous Cuvée Prestige Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux
“Lustrous and substantial…”
2012 Château Brethous Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux
“Plummy and saturated…”
2012 Château Brethous B Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux
“One hundred percent Merlot, biodynamically farmed…”
2015 Château Brethous Bordeaux Clairet Contrôlée
“Strawberries and mint and refreshment…”
2010 Château Gigault Cuvée Viva Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux
“Black cherries, juniper berries, and finely ribbed tannins…”
Ten Favorite Wines of 2014, Number Five: 1995 Château Lafon-Rochet Saint-Estèphe Grand Cru Classé
The best time to buy Bordeaux is twenty years ago.