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No Rules, Just Wine: Lafleur’s Bold New Direction
The Rules That Built Bordeaux Bordeaux’s global prestige rests on a foundation of rules — a meticulous appellation system designed to guarantee authenticity, quality, and a sense of place. To carry the Bordeaux name, winemakers must follow a long list of requirements. Only approved grapes are allowed — Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot,... Read more »
Wine and Opera: Passion and Emotion
Wine and Opera: passion and emotion The Palais Garnier: the most beautiful opera house in the world Wine and opera For me a good opera is just music and hopefully “nice”. But that is not enough: I need outstanding to create an emotion. In the same way that a good wine is just a beverage... Read more »
Pessac-Léognan: Rebranded
Pessac-Léognan rebranded By Ronald Rens, M.Sc., Wine Master Guests at Haut Brion, the summit of the Pessac-Léognan appellation Pessac-Léognan, lacking the reputation it deserves Almost 40 years ago, I started learning about Bordeaux and its great wines. This was long before we ever dreamt of living near Bordeaux, let alone own a Chateau! I knew about... Read more »