Archive for the 'Bordeaux' Category

Jan 20 2014

Living the soil from Stellenbosch to Bordeaux

from Bordeaux to Stellenbosch, living the soil, cover crop, pest and disease, counter attack, cost control

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Jan 16 2013

Talking soil and more at Chateau La Garde

Published by under Bordeaux

Soil management strategies for Bordeaux, water supply to the vines, the use of copper, organic approach, improvement of fruit quality, hydric stress, water use and the philosophy of oak use amongst many others

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Jan 14 2012

The terroir and winemaking of Barsac, Chateau Siglas Rabaud

Published by under Bordeaux

appelation law, from Barsac to Sauternes but not to from Sauternes to Barsac, botrytis – the little miracle, painful work and it cost money too,

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Nov 28 2011

Chateau Prieure – Lichine direct sale in Cantenac

Published by under Bordeaux

From monks over a wine merchant to the Balland group, on the outskirts of Margaux, the teachings of Master August, concrete tanks nothing new nothing

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Sep 21 2011

From Japan to Bordeaux, Chateau Lagrange Saint Julien

Published by under Bordeaux

Suntory investment, not new to the drinks business St Julien delivering consistency Vinifying plot by plot yet blending – why does this matter then? Nothing but the quality highest quality approach from the vineyard to the winery Describing the varieties – words matter too Gravel and it’s effects

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Apr 11 2010

Cos D´Estournel – always faithful

Published by under Bordeaux

Stunning architecture from outside, impressive cellar from the inside, high-tech modern equipment, state of the art winery, great wines with personality. Summarizing in one sentence Cos in the Saint Estéphe commune of Bordeaux.

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