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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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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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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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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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We have just spent three fabulous days tasting the 2014 Burgundies and it’s looking to be an excellent year.