Today the French insurance company AXA owns several wineries which produce the world’s most exquisite wine, such as Chateau Pichon Longueville, Chateau Suduiraut, Chateau Petit-Village, Chateau Belles Eaux, and two other properties outside France, Disznoko in Tokai and Quinta do Noval in Portugal. Gravity: The Taste Test. MORE >>

All of the wines have starring (Lopez de Heredia, Clos Roche Blanche, Dard & Ribo) or supporting (all the others) roles in my book, were tasted blind. It tastes so much better than it smells. 4-2005 Catherine & Pierre Breton Nuits dIvresse $24 Grapes: Cabernet Franc Bourgeuil, Loire (love this, was overheard. Robert M. MORE >>

numbered them and we did a blind tasting, pitting Girard's 2002 Cabernet Franc against a 2000 Ch. The backbone in Girard's 2002 Cabernet Franc had emerged finally and it showed complex notes of spice, fresh red bell pepper, celery and a strong coconut note on the finish. MORE >>

Composed of 69% cabernet sauvignon , 18% merlot , 10% petit verdot , and 3% cabernet franc, the wine is dark and brooding, with complex notes of cedar and blackberry on the nose. have tasted this twice before, and my thoughts on the wine have been consistent. At thirteen, the 1995 Monte Bello is still a child. It won't. MORE >>

I, however, collected the following bottles, most of which I have not yet touched, and for which I am supplying whatever tasting notes I can find, if any (e.g. JS , Score: 90, Nov 2002, Release Price: $52 Guido Porro Barolo Vigna S. Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Will Deetrane get to keep the wine? MORE >>