But several of the teams had one or more members who had either worked in the wine trade or had some tasting experience. didn’t catch all the questions but I reproduce some here–as well as some official photos–to give you a taste. How many comunnale AOCs are there in the medoc? Most teams got this one right. MORE >>

The driver has just deposited me at this famous wine estate in Saint-Emilion and since I have a small collection at home, am very excited to talk about the wine and taste some classic vintages during dinner. The majority of  Saint-Émilion wines are dominated by Merlot, so Figeac is more similar to the wines of the Medoc and Graves. MORE >>

By all accounts Brane was quite the socialite, and despite his vibrant personality and title, had a deep scientific educational background and was largely responsible to identify Cabernet Sauvignon as the Medoc’s ‘premier grape.&# In light of En Primeur, I'll be spotlighting some favorite chateaux and their history. MORE >>

The percentages vary yet as is the case in most of the Medoc, Cabernet Sauvignon is the major varietal. We tasted the 2007 first wine - the vintage was said to have been challenging. After this elegant tasting with its formal placemats, napkins, and bevy of uniformed servants (security?) Chateau Rauzan Segla. MORE >>

so here I am, a Chateau Fourcas Dupre, tasting an incredible line-up of more than forty wines. am in the 'blind tasting group' filled with names you usually see in the international wine columns. The Haut Medoc wines, Chateau Greysac and La Tour de By, both scored well. The day started off as every day should. MORE >>