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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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
2010 Château la Prade Nicolas Thienpont Francs Côtes de Bordeaux
“Plump with cherries, redolent of juniper…”
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…”
2012 Château Tanesse Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux
“Earthy but perfumed, with black fruits and woodsy forest spice…”