We very much enjoyed the Bordeaux wines shown in the picture below that we had at the family’s Christmas Dinner to accompany Standing Rib Roast and Poached Cod. We had 14 people representing three generations. The low price we paid for each of the three wines significantly added to their appeal. Chateau Mauvesin Barton, aContinue reading “A Bordeaux Celebration For Our 2024 Family Christmas Dinner”
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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”
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