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 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. Chinese Food with Sauternes. MORE >>

Once our car maneuvered the long, winding, majestic driveway, I was greeted by charming young Jean-Jacques Dubourdieu (responsible for Marketing and Sales Management) who I initially met in Manhattan at a Sauternes tasting event. Jean-Jacques & Florence Dubourdieu. I quite agree. But wait! What was Jean-Jacques doing here?! The 16.5 MORE >>

It was a Sauternes. The 2003 Chateau Lamourette Sauternes made from 90% semillon, 6% Muscadelle & 4% Sauvignon Blanc was quite pleasant. The 2005 Heritage De Le Bosco from Saint Estephe made with 60% Merlot, 26% Cab Sauv, 10% Petit Verdot & 4% Cab Franc has a surprisingly lite & clear red color. On to the reds. MORE >>

What sets Rhone apart from the other winemaking regions of France? For desert, a nice white fruit soufflé would introduce us to great late harvests, which will range from Sauternes to Quart de Chaume, and trockenbeerauslese. Terroir is a three fold concept: The most obvious first two are soils (and their interaction with vines.) MORE >>