Haut-Brion was the host Chateaux, with each table hosted by the members of the Grand Cru Classes de 1855 of Medoc and Sauternes. The reception was fabulous: perfect weather, all the ladies of the Chateaux gorgeous in their evening dress, and lots of Sauternes. About the Conseil des Grands Crus Classes of 1855 (Medoc &Sauternes). MORE >>

Today we visited the AXA Chataeu Suduiraut property in Sauternes, escorted by the lively Corinne. The magic of Sauternes occurs every Autumn, in the area where the cool spring-fed Ciron river meets the warmer Garonne river south of Bordeaux. Chinese Food with Sauternes. “A French insurance company owns a Chateau?&# MORE >>

Behind it on the left is the unlabeled 1975 Sigolas-Rabaud Sauternes. That unlabeled half bottle behind the decanter is the 2005 Domaine Dujac Clos St. I'm having fun with these but I'm guessing that you've had your fill. I'll wrap it up with a few random tidbits. On minerality - "Minerality in wine begins with water on rocks." MORE >>

It was a Sauternes. The 2003 Chateau Lamourette Sauternes made from 90% semillon, 6% Muscadelle & 4% Sauvignon Blanc was quite pleasant. And with many of the wines at the tasting coming from the already legendary 2005 vintage, my expectations were high. tasted two 2005 Bordeaux Superieurs made by Chateau de Cazenove. MORE >>

2005 Domaine Huet Vouvray Sec Le Haut-Lieu , $26. Mike cracked open a 2002 Barton & Guestier Sauternes to serve with dessert. She served some leftover caramelized apples too, that were snatched up faster than 2005 Bordeaux futures. Jess and Mike hosted Wine Dinner last night in their lovely South Slope townhouse. MORE >>