It might be unseasonably cold for this time of year, but that doesn’t mean the spring party season – and warmer weather – won’t be with us soon. To help you get into the party mood, here are three simple-to-prepare recipes – and, of course, each has been carefully paired…
Médoc, Médoc, Médoc – you’ve heard that name many times but what does it mean? To most, it conjures up grand chateaux, classed growths and wines which are outside of the everyday pocket range, purchased by the lucky few with deep purses and equally deep cellars. The fact is, many…
In this episode of Beyond Bordeaux, host and sommelier Patrick Cappiello visits Monsieur Denis Bellocq, a third generation oyster farmer in Arcachon Bay. Just an hour and thirty minutes outside of the city of Bordeaux, Arcachon is home to some of France”s best oysters, especially when paired with the crisp,…
Fresh, fruity and lively… That is how we usually describe the dry white wines of our region. On our terroirs, the Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle grape varieties flourish. They complement each other, and reveal their complexity and aromatic power when they are artfully blended by our talented winemakers. Discover…
What”s worse than a warm summer wine? Nothing – except the frown on your face when you taste it! Summer wine should be enjoyed chilled, we know that, but what temperature?! It depends on several factors: the age and structure of the wine, its complexity and its balance, but it…
You might have tried wine from Saint-Émilion but did you know that Saint-Émilion could be the oldest active wine producing appellation in the Bordeaux region with a history that dates back to the times of the ancient Romans and that this charming town is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site?…
Everything old is new again. For centuries, the Bordeaux region has cultivated specific wine growing techniques rooted in family tradition but, fascinatingly, those historical precedents are now informing modern winemaking. Take Amphorae for example: these ceramic vases used for carrying wine were used as early as the Neolithic period and…
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