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Ronald and Margaret at their Bordeaux Chateau Coulon Laurensac

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 one of the fastest growing independent publication specializing on lifestyle, culinary experiences and premium wines. Learn more about the Magazine
About Ronald Rens

Ronald Rens, M.Sc., Wine Master is the Editor-in-Chief of the Bordeaux Wine Magazine. Ronald is a distinguished wine writer and a seasoned Bordeaux wine expert with more than 35 years of experience. Find out more about Ronald
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. Discover more about Margaret

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Chateau Pavie 2018 tasting notes on futures and ratings “en primeur” by Ronald Rens, M.Sc., Wine Master, Bordeaux Expert
- 21.07.2019
- Bordeaux tasting notes and ratings
Chateau Pavie 2018 The horses were working diligently to plough the vineyard at Pavie when we were there under a beautiful sunshine. For me there is always a special Dutch link with the chateau because Gérard Perse’s wife is from the Netherlands. Aromes de Pavie 2018 (17,5 points) Chateau Pavie 2018 (19 points) [65%... Read more »
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
Chateau Ausone 2018 tasting notes and ratings Chateau Ausone 2018 (20- points) Ausone is unique in many ways. The chateau simply seems to dominate the village and the vineyards of Saint Emilion. And the wines produced here are among the best of the Right Bank, often leading the pack. I tasted at... Read more »
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 »