Bordeaux is justifiably known for making some of the very best red wines in the world. And while the red wines from some of the most famous vineyards in Bordeaux range from several hundred dollars a bottle to a couple thousand dollars a bottle, there are very good Bordeaux red wines in the $12-30 range. Continue reading “If You Like Sauvignon Blanc Wine, You May Love The White Wines From Bordeaux”
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Another Great White Wine You May Not Have Heard Of – Aligoté
First the pronunciation – alley go TAY. This is a white grape from the Burgundy region of France that has long been hidden in the shadow of the great Chardonnay wines frequently called White Burgundy. It is a cross between the Pinot Noir grape used in all the great red Burgundy wines and the GouaisContinue reading “Another Great White Wine You May Not Have Heard Of – Aligoté”
Bordeaux Red Wines – Part 3, Right Bank Wines
The third and final post on Bordeaux red wines for under $30 is finally here and my apology for the long delay. Like the two earlier posts on Bordeaux red wines, I have most of the information in two downloads. The first download provides background on the Right Bank Terroir and how it is differentContinue reading “Bordeaux Red Wines – Part 3, Right Bank Wines”
Petit-Figeac: An outstanding 2nd wine from one of the top Bordeaux chateau
The most recent St. Emilion reclassification in 2022 had only two estates at the very top of the list as Premier Grand Cru Classe A: Chateau Pavie and Chateau Figeac. We had the pleasure of visiting Chateau Figeac and having a wonderful lunch there last year and it is our favorite Right Bank wine andContinue reading “Petit-Figeac: An outstanding 2nd wine from one of the top Bordeaux chateau”
Red Bordeaux Wines Under $30 – Part 1
Some of the best red wine in the world has been made for hundreds of years in the Bordeaux region of France. But there are over 10,000 different vineyards there with prices ranging from under $10 to over $1,000 for a bottle. How do you find the best wines that fit your price range? ThisContinue reading “Red Bordeaux Wines Under $30 – Part 1”
My Favorite 11 White Bordeaux Wines For Under $30
White Burgundy has a “brand name” that has let it capture a premium price. There are some very good white Burgundies for under $50, and that may be a future post. But this post is about white Bordeaux wines. Bordeaux is justifiably known worldwide for its great red wines. The classified wines of Medoc andContinue reading “My Favorite 11 White Bordeaux Wines For Under $30”
Birthday Tasting of Bordeaux Wines
For my 75th birthday I decided to do a Bordeaux wine tasting for my family before dinner. I raided the wine cellar for four 2nd wines from Grand Cru Classe vineyards and one that was a Grand Cru Classe wine. One was a Graves white wine and the other four were red wines, two LeftContinue reading “Birthday Tasting of Bordeaux Wines”
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