On my way to this past fall's StarChefs Congress in New York, I walked from the subway with a chef who'd flown in from Cozumel; he excitedly told me about a great Sauternes presentation he'd seen at StarChefs the day before. Not what I was expecting, but that set the
2014 Chateau du Seuil, AOC Cerons A golden-tan wine that’s perfect with seasonal desserts. It has the bright apricot nose of a classic Sauternes or Barsac – being located adjacent to these ultra high-end dessert wine regions. In keeping with the strong sustainability movement in Bordeaux, this wine is made
Becky Sue Epstein is back in Bordeaux, for the annual en primeur tastings. She continues her live coverage from France here. It has begun. The criss-crossing of Bordeaux by hundreds of journalists and thousands of buyers, swirling, sniffing, sipping and-read more-
Who sets the prices for premium Bordeaux wines? Buyers and journalists do, descending on Bordeaux in early April each year to taste hundreds of the classed growths and other top-level wines in a marathon week of regional travel—by invitation. Watching-read more-
Light aromas with Coutet's typical pineapple predominating, then opening in this big, mature wine. Balance overlays sweetness. It holds its own with cake and enhances blue cheese. WHO: Château Coutet WHAT: Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc WHERE: Sauternes-Barsac, Appellation Barsac Controlée-read more-
Light at first, opening to a rich fruitiness, with the fruit peel botrytis underneath plums and honey, in a nice finish, too. WHO: Château Coutet WHAT: Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc WHERE: Sauternes-Barsac, Appellation Barsac Controlée WHEN: 2001 HOW MUCH: $75;-read more-
"Powerful" was the description I was given, and it's true. Tangerine nose, with a bit of apricot, too. Thick, honeyed mouthfeel. More apricot and tangerine peel in the finish. Perfect botrytis occurred this vintage. Great with lobster + butter. WHO:-read more-
Straw-gold color. Honey-strawberry aromas over deeper tangerine peel flavor. Tangerine-peach exhale with a touch of pineapple compote. As it opens in the glass, a nice, lemony tang appears. Not a fruit salad, but a wine you could drink with a-read more-