Aurélien Revillot, 2020 Bourgueil ‘Les Aubuis’
Commentary and analysis of the Aurélien Revillot, 2020 Bourgueil ‘Les Aubuis’
My Most Memorable Cabernet Francs of 2023
A look back on 2023. It was a busy one! Busy in the best possible way. Here is a round up of some of my most memorable wines and experiences from this year.
Domaine du Bel Air, 2018 Bourgueil ‘Clos Nouveau’
Commentary and analysis of the Domaine du Bel Air, 2018 Bourgueil ‘Clos Nouveau’
Age-Worthy Loire Valley Cabernet Franc and the Myth of the “Great” Vintage
When an exceptional vigneron is working with a high quality site/vineyard for Cabernet Franc, vintage is not something I concern myself with as it relates to the inherent quality of the finished wine. In my opinion, a wine of very good quality will be produced from these top sites in the hands of a top vigneron in ANY vintage.
Wine Dinner - Commanderie de Bordeaux Mexico City
In May I was invited to lead a wine dinner for the Commanderie de Bordeaux chapter in Mexico City. Naturally the theme of the dinner was Cabernet Franc, and I had the pleasure to present and showcase some of the top examples from Bordeaux and the Loire.
Domaine de la Chevalerie, 2015 Bourgueil ‘Les Galichets’
Commentary and analysis of the Domaine de la Chevalerie, 2015 Bourgueil ‘Les Galichets’
Aurélien Revillot, 2018 Bourgueil “Sur Les Hauts”
Commentary and analysis of the Aurélien Revillot, 2018 Bourgueil “Sur Les Hauts”
My Most Memorable Cabernet Francs of 2022
A look back on the incredible year that 2022. I tasted A LOT of wines, and not nearly as many as I had hoped. But there is a lot more to come in 2023! Here is a round up of some of my most memorable wines I tried this year.