Bordeaux Off the Beaten Path: Forgotten Grapes, Pirates & Robots

In addition to visiting some well-established Bordeaux chateaux and going beyond Bordeaux along the Dordogne, I decided to explore less orthodox Bordeaux producers who might be the future of the region: Château Cazebonne & Château Luchey-Halde.   Continue reading

Wine Tourism: Visiting Bordeaux 101

Here are a few basic tips for amateur wine enthusiasts visiting Bordeaux and a recap of my recent trip there. Highlights include La Gaffeliere in Saint Emilion, Sauternes, Carbonnieux and a vertical of Branaire-Ducru.  Continue reading