Nicolas offered me a private tasting of the last several vintages of the great wine. The Nairac family were very important in 17th century Bordeaux, but by the time Nicolas parents Nicole and Tom bought the property in 1972, it was in bad shape. Adele. What a fabulous wine to enjoy as an aperitif!” Now let me set the seen. MORE >>

Today Sylvain is giving me a tour of the property and a tasting. In the cellar, Sylvain selects red wine from several barrels for a tasting of the 2010 and 2009 and 2008 vintage, including the 06 Foret St. Very grateful to everyone at AXA, and Olivier Leriche and Sylvain Pellegrinelli for arranging this special visit and tasting. MORE >>

"2011 was a tricky year that required precision and care," Florence Cathiard explained, standing in the picture above near husband Daniel, before a tasting of the 2011 Smith Haut Lafitte vintage.  Delicious topaz colored 1997 Sauternes from Chateau Sigalas Rabaud 1997 finished off the meal. We tried many vintage wines during dinner. MORE >>

"Gorgeous weather for tasting Sauternes!". Of course, a bright blue sky and a warm yellow sun is precisely the message needed to spread the word that Sauternes. the delicious golden sweet wine of Bordeaux. Among sophisticated people in France, you can often find Sauternes served from an ice-filled glass container. MORE >>

ah, the Bordeaux airport! wonderful feeling to see "D'Vari" printed on a placard after a 2o hour journey that began with a goodbye lunch at the 7th floor restaurant at Bergdorfs and now sees us speeding away towards Sauternes on a gorgeous Sunday afternoon. Welcome!" The renovation happened seven years ago, I learn. basket press. MORE >>