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Mastering Ripeness: the key to balanced wines As you should be aware, and we are extremely proud of the fact, our dear Thierry Garnaud was at the helm of Chateau Cheval Blancs' winemaking for 35 vintages, cr...
Read moreWe’ve tasted & analysed grapes over various parcels. Some key takeaways before the beginning of the 2024 harvest, which we anticipate starting middle of next week: - One of the warmest & wettest wi...
Read moreWhen a red wine, like a young Merlot-driven Bordeaux, is exposed to oxygen after being left open, several chemical reactions occur, particularly involving compounds in the wine such as polyphenols (tannins...
Read moreVintages are increasingly heralded as ‘outstanding’, or perfect and indeed, in 2020 things were absolutely spot on but what makes a perfect Bordeaux Merlot vintage, in terms of climate, and how? A perfect ...
Read moreIn the vineyards of Lalande de Pomerol, the Veraison marks a moment of great relief and anticipation for winegrowers, particularly those cultivating Merlot, the dominant grape variety in the region. This c...
Read moreDecanting a bottle of wine involves gently transferring the wine from a bottle to a wider vessel called a decanter. Here are some of the main advantages of decanting wine: Aeration: by pouring the wine i...
Read moreHello! We finished the 2023 harvest on the 27th of September, les écoulages and vinifications yesterday! Things went very well, with a good quantity of very ripe, juicy, thick-skinned berries, healthy acid...
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