wanted to see what varietial of wine I was buying, like Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir etc. 40 years ago, I actually thought Chianti, along with Bordeaux, Burgundy, Medoc, Pomerol etc were types of grapes. The Chateau Clinet Bordeaux is from the Pomerol appellation in the Bordeaux region of south-western France. MORE >>

Nearly an hour's drive from the modern city of Bordeaux is the castle-like structure of this 2nd growth winery that was built by Pierre des Mesures in 1661. The percentages vary yet as is the case in most of the Medoc, Cabernet Sauvignon is the major varietal. The percentage here is 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Merlot. MORE >>

If you have been to Bordeaux, it is fairy easy to imagine that not that much has changed since that time. Bordeaux Bordeaux En Primeur News chateau figeac eric d'aramon"I'm having a vertical tasting of Figeac!" said a friend in an email. The opportunity to taste several vintages of this famous chateau is intoxicating. MORE >>

2006 Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley ** Deep red rose. Tags: 2 stars France Bordeaux 2006 1 star 2001 Champagne 1993 Napa Valley Full and dry, with blood orange on the tongue and lemon drop viscosity, somewhat less elegant than previous bottles, possibly due to variation? Very nice. MORE >>

Due to its gravel dominated soil it is planted in grape varieties Cabernet Sauvignon (35%), Cabernet Franc (35%), and Merlot(30%). I found a pronounced sense of cinnamon on the palate, and am told – incredibly – it is from the cabernet sauvignon and not necessarily the oak. “Welcome!” It is made with 100% new oak.  MORE >>