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Johnny Goedhuis & David Roberts MW have returned from Bordeaux in good spirits and an enviable firsthand experience of the Harvest in Bordeaux complete with beautiful weather and wonderful company. Here is their trip in photos starting with Ch palmer:
And then onto a technical view of Cos:
A Tour of Ducru:
Ch Margaux for a harvest lunch in the chais with 2008 Pavillon Blanc, 2006 Pavillon Rouge and 1998 Ch Margaux. “Although a little closed the 2006 Pavillon has wonderful potential and the 1998 Margaux has blossomed into a glorious wine”:
The Las Cases Vineyards (with Latour in the backgorund):
A closer look at Latour:
A peek at Pichon Lalande:
Barton:
A snap of Haut Brion:
The ‘Singing Dinner’ at Petrus- see earlier blog A Ballad in Bordeaux for Johnny’s recounting of the soirée:
Tasting and Lunch at Bonalgue:
And finally, Bellevue:
