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2010 Chateau de Sours

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
The nose releases aromas of black cherry, redcurrant, brambles, and mint. The palate shows redcurrant, plums, leather, brambles, and a bit of mint. Tannins are harsh, acids sharp. Drink with steak burritos. No Recommendation. WHO: Chateau de Sours WHAT: Merlot (85%), Petite Verdot (10%), Cabernet Sauvignon (5%) WHERE: France, Bordeaux Controlée

2009 Chateau Lescalle

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
This is a delightful blend of zingy cranberry and rich blackberry. The nose shows very pretty high-toned red fruit. The nose shows an interesting blend of red and black fruit, bright cranberry and rich blackberry. The red fruit lingers on a long finish. Tannins are firm and are well balanced

2011 Chateau Timberlay

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Rich and deep, this offers quality that belies its moderate price. The nose shows black cherry, elderberry, and mulberry. Plum, black cherry, and mulberry lead on the palate, with a pop of chocolate on the mid-palate. Tannins are firm and grippy, and the finish is mid-length. Drink with lamb chops.

2011 Chateau Suau Blanc

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
This is a fresh, soft white Bordeaux blend that will pair well with white fish. The wine presents with a clear straw color. Those nose is sweet, suggesting key lime pie and a graham cracker crust. On the palate it has tropical fruits, dominated by mango, followed by zesty citrus.

Bordeaux Week: A City and Region Reborn

Tracy Ellen Kamens
Features
3 min read
From high-tech wine bars to newly restored châteaux, Bordeaux is ready and eager to receive tourists. Downtown, much of the shift has been attributed to the city’s charismatic mayor, Alain Juppé, as modern trams speed quietly along crime-free streets, carrying commuters and visitors alike.  But the classic wines, formal estates

2003 Chateau Bouscaut Blanc

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
A young ten years old, this is just starting to show its age with a rich golden glow. The nose is wonderfully floral- the aroma of peach blossoms leaps from the uncorked bottle, followed by the light scent of ripe peaches. It has a velvelty mouth feel and flavors of

2005 Chateau Pedesclaux

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
From the renowned 2005 vintage, this Fifth Growth has seen significant improvement in the past ten years as a result of a three year modernization program that began in 2004. The beginnings of the program, combined with a fantastic vintage, led to a bargain blockbuster in 2005. It is one of