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Bordeaux UGC 2015: Pessac-Leognan

In any vintage where Merlot shines hopes are always high for the wines of Pessac-Leognan.  Situated just to the south of the city of Bordeaux it has a unique micro-climate, a touch warmer with less cooling influence from the river,...

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Bordeaux UGC 2015: the Right Bank

It is a beautiful, sunny morning on the Gironde to lead us gently in to our third day of tastings, focusing on the 2015 Right Banks. Great for me as 5 of my top Bordeaux Chateaux reside on this bank....

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Bordeaux 2015: Pichon Lalande, Latour, GPL and the UGCs

Today is the first day for half of the Goedhuis UGC team. I really need cheering up – Leicester are now 7 points clear of Spurs and England lost a dramatic final against the West Indies – surely 2015 Bordeaux...

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Bordeaux 2015: Pontet Canet, Calon Segur, Montrose, Pichon Baron

Arriving at Pontet Canet now and we are met by Melanie Tessaron who has produced a wine that today is certainly showing as the most structured of the wines tasted so far. Lots of minerality on the palate with a...

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Bordeaux 2015: Haut Bailly, Issan, Palmer, Margaux, Ducru & Las Cases

Yesterday evening was out of this world and what a start to the Bordeaux trip. Tasting and an outstanding dinner at Ch Haut Bailly.

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