What will spring 2011 be remembered for in Bordeaux? The exceptional dry and hot weather leading to flowering 3 weeks early, Vinexpo with the Fête de la Fleur at Château Lascombes or the ‘interesting’ primeur campaign – we’re spoilt for choice. For me it is the year of the new wine cellar. There is no [...]
READ MORE »What a fascinating time to visit Château Yquem, Pierre Lurton gave us the low-down over lunch today on the 2009. Of course wearing his 2 hats; Cheval Blanc and Yquem it was a great insight into the peculiarities of the vintage – every year has them. 2009 has been exceptionally dry and hot here. What [...]
READ MORE »Pierre Lurton probably has one of the most envied jobs in in the wine world he is President of two of Bordeaux’s top properties : Cheval Blanc, First growth of Saint Emilion and Château d’Yquem, first growth Superior of Sauternes – the top dog of the 1855 classification in Sauternes. As if this wasn’t enough [...]
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Wendy has spent the last 25 years in the French Food and Wine Industry.
Wendy now teaches professionals and the general public in Bordeaux, the UK and as far away as Asia and the US, as well as accompanying private wine tours for amateurs and enthusiasts alike. Her aim is to open the doors of the world’s most famous vineyards, explaining and making the wonderful world of French wine more accessible.
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