Excited to be visiting Chateau d'Yquem again this year with Bella Wine Tours. www.bellawinetours.com
Probably one of the most interesting visits in Bordeaux. History, quality, detail, precision, finesse, elegance and exuberance!
What's going on in the vineyards of Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne? Exclusive, private, guided wine tours at www.bellawinetours.com
Wednesday, 24 January 2018
Tuesday, 23 January 2018
Burgundy explained from the sky
This is the coolest, easiest and most informative visual explanation of the Burgundy vineyards. From Chablis in the north, all through the Cote d'Or Cote de Nuits, Cote de Beaune and Maconnais regions.
I strongly recommend a few minutes looking at this beautiful YouTube video presentation from the Vins de Bourgogne office.
Click on this link for a view.
Saturday, 13 January 2018
Burgundy versus Bordeaux....Appellations, terroir, grapes, prices
Bordeaux Burgundy
Hectares under vine: Hectares under vine:
120,000 hectares 28,500 hectares
Estates: Estates:
7300 Chateaux 3200 Domaines
(average estate size is 16 hectares) (average estate size is 8 hectares)
Negociants (Merchants) Negociants (Merchants)
380 110
Appellations: Appellations:
54 150 +
Grape Varieties: Grape Varieties:
Red: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc Red: Pinot Noir (+Gamay in Beaujolais)
Petit Verdot, Malbec, Carmenere
White: Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Muscadelle White: Chardonnay (+ Aligote, Pinot Sauvignon Gris, Ugni Blanc, Mauzac, Colombard Blanc and Pinot Gris)
Merlot Blanc
Hectares under vine: Hectares under vine:
120,000 hectares 28,500 hectares
Estates: Estates:
7300 Chateaux 3200 Domaines
(average estate size is 16 hectares) (average estate size is 8 hectares)
Negociants (Merchants) Negociants (Merchants)
380 110
Appellations: Appellations:
54 150 +
Grape Varieties: Grape Varieties:
Red: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc Red: Pinot Noir (+Gamay in Beaujolais)
Petit Verdot, Malbec, Carmenere
White: Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Muscadelle White: Chardonnay (+ Aligote, Pinot Sauvignon Gris, Ugni Blanc, Mauzac, Colombard Blanc and Pinot Gris)
Merlot Blanc
Prices:
Chateau Lafite Rothschild Domaine de la Romanee Conti, Romanee Conti
Chateau Lafite Rothschild Domaine de la Romanee Conti, Romanee Conti
average price £650 per bottle average price £12500 per bottle
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