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Ronald and Margaret at their Bordeaux Chateau Coulon Laurensac

Ronald and Margaret Rens

with Baron Eric de Rothschild and Charles Chevalier (Lafite Rothschild)

with Corinne Mentzelopoulos (Chateau Margaux)

with Philippe Delmas (Haut Brion)

With Baronessse Philipine de Rothschild (Mouton Rothschild)

with Pierre Lurton (Cheval Blanc and Yquem)

with Pauline and Alain Vauthier (Ausone)

  • The Bordeaux Wine Magazine

    The Bordeaux Wine Magazine has grown to become the fastest growing independent publication specializing on lifestyle, culinary experiences and premium wines. Read more

  • About Ronald Rens

    Ronald Rens, M.Sc., Wine Master, the Editor-in-Chief of the Bordeaux Wine Magazine is a seasoned Bordeaux Wine expert with more than 30 years of experience Read more

  • About Margaret Rens

    Margaret Rens, M.Sc., Wine Master, the Executive Editor of the Bordeaux Wine Magazine is a wine and culinary writer living in the Bordeaux region. Read more

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    • 21.07.2019
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    Chateau Ausone 2018 tasting notes on futures and ratings “en primeur” by Ronald Rens, M.Sc., Wine Master, Bordeaux Expert

    • 20.07.2019
    • Bordeaux tasting notes and ratings

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    Chateau Haut Brion 2018 (white wines) tasting notes on futures and ratings “en primeur” by Ronald Rens, M.Sc., Wine Master, Bordeaux Expert

    • 19.07.2019
    • Bordeaux tasting notes and ratings

    Haut Brion 2018 white wines Chateau La Mission Haut Brion 2018 (white wines) La Clarté de Haut Brion 2018, serves as the second wine for both Haut Brion Blanc and La Mission Haut Brion Blanc (17+ points) [20,8% Sauvignon Blanc and 79,2% Semillon] [caption id="attachment_823" align="alignright" width="450"] Ronald Rens, tasting the Haut Brion 2018... Read more »

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